Why It’s Crucial to Verify Gurjan Ply Before You Buy
With the rising demand for hardwood-grade plywood, many vendors sell eucalyptus or mixed-core boards falsely labelled as Gurjan. These may look similar, but they lack the structural strength, water resistance, and durability of true Gurjan plywood.
Knowing how to verify Gurjan ply protects your project’s long-term quality.
Checklist: How to Spot Real Gurjan Plywood
✔️ Colour & Grain
Gurjan ply typically has a reddish-brown hue with consistent, dense grain patterns. Softwood alternatives are paler and uneven.
✔️ Weight & Density
Original Gurjan ply feels noticeably heavier due to its high density. Tap the sheet — it should give a solid sound, not a hollow echo.
✔️ Edge Finish
Cut a section — real Gurjan shows uniform layers with no gaps or fillers. Cheap ply will have voids and cracked edges.
✔️ Boiling Water Test
A square piece of Plyneer BWP Gurjan ply can resist boiling water for hours without delaminating — a sure sign of phenol formaldehyde bonding.
✔️ ISI Certification
Always ask for IS:710 or IS:303 certification depending on the grade. Plyneer products come factory-marked and QR-code verified.
Gurjan vs Eucalyptus Ply: What’s the Difference?
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Feature |
Gurjan Ply (Plyneer) |
Eucalyptus Core Ply |
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Core Strength |
High (750–850 kg/m³) |
Moderate (600–700 kg/m³) |
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Moisture Resistance |
Very High (BWP/BWR Rated) |
Low–Moderate |
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Surface Finish |
Smooth, Red-Brown Grain |
Light, Patchy Finish |
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Price Range (per sq.ft) |
₹130 – ₹185 |
₹80 – ₹120 |
|
Lifespan |
12–20 Years |
5–10 Years |
Why Plyneer Uses Hardwood & Gurjan-Grade Veneers
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Engineered with imported Gurjan logs
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Consistent bonding using BWP-grade phenolic resins
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Calibrated finish for machine processing
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Each batch passes boiling water, bend, and screw-hold tests
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Treated with anti-borer & anti-termite solution during core layering
Where You Can Trust the Label
🛒 Plyneer offers certified BWP and Marine-grade Gurjan-core plywood on Amazon India with nationwide delivery.
Each board is labelled, calibrated, and authenticated — no mixed cores, no marketing gimmicks.
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