What is the standard plywood size in the Philippines?
The standard plywood sheet in the Philippines is 4 ft × 8 ft (1220 × 2440 mm). This is the universal local size — every distributor stocks it, every project specifies it. Width and length rarely vary; thickness is where the choices happen.
What plywood thickness is best for kisame?
1/8″ (3 mm) ordinary plywood is the local default for kisame (ceiling). It is light, flexes easily, and handles the low load of an interior ceiling well. For a slightly heavier ceiling assembly or for spans where the panel will sag without bracing, step up to 1/4″.
What plywood thickness is best for partisyon?
1/4″ (5–6 mm) ordinary plywood is the standard for partisyon (interior partitions). It is the workhorse of light interior construction — light enough to handle solo, stiff enough to span common stud bays, and priced for residential budgets. For partitions in moisture-exposed rooms (bathrooms, kitchens), step up to 1/4″ marine grade.
How much does a 4×8 plywood sheet cost in the Philippines?
Indicative ranges for Metro Manila distribution mid-2026: ordinary plywood runs ₱235–₱395 (1/4″), ₱440–₱600 (1/2″), and ₱730–₱950 (3/4″) per 4×8 sheet. Marine plywood runs ₱495–₱700 (1/4″), ₱800–₱1,100 (1/2″), and ₱1,250–₱1,400+ (3/4″). Prices vary by region (Metro Manila vs. Visayas/Mindanao), brand, and whether the panel is locally milled or imported.
What is the difference between ordinary plywood and marine plywood?
Ordinary plywood uses MR (moisture-resistant) glue, suited to interior partisyon, kisame, and furniture backing in dry or briefly-humid environments. Marine plywood uses phenolic or upgraded WBP glue, designed for moisture-exposed work — bathrooms, kitchens, exterior trim, semi-outdoor cabinets, and boat work. Marine carries a real specification (boil-water bond test, tighter veneer grading, fewer voids), and it costs roughly 2× ordinary at the same thickness. Use marine where standing water or prolonged moisture is a possibility; use ordinary everywhere else.
Is Vinawood plywood available in the Philippines?
Yes — Vinawood ships factory-direct from Vietnam to the Philippines in container quantities. The range covers ordinary structural plywood for general construction, marine and WBP-bonded grades for moisture-exposed work, and phenolic film-faced formwork plywood for concrete pours. For container-load buyers in Metro Manila, Cebu, or other Philippine regional ports, contact vinawoodltd.com for a spec match against your project.
