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# **Plyco Blog**

The Plyco plywood and veneer blog provides product information, practical tips, and project inspiration for completing DIY, architectural & professional projects. Expert plywood product tutorials and catalogue updates will have you completing your project in no time.

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# [Where Does Plywood Come From?](https://blog.plyco.com.au/where-does-plywood-come-from)

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## [Where Does Plywood Come From?](https://blog.plyco.com.au/where-does-plywood-come-from)

One of the most common questions we receive at Plyco pertains to the origins of our plywood. Many pe...

[Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 8 June 2020, 11:00:00 am

<https://blog.plyco.com.au/top-5-plywood-home-diy-projects-to-make-self-isolation-easier>

## [Top 5 Plywood Home DIY Projects to Make Self Isolation Easier](https://blog.plyco.com.au/top-5-plywood-home-diy-projects-to-make-self-isolation-easier)

In 2020 we’ve all of a sudden found ourselves with a lot of spare time on our hands. As lovers of pl...

[Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 27 Apr 2020, 11:00:00 am

<https://blog.plyco.com.au/top-5-plywood-panels-for-interior-architecture>

## [Top 5 Plywood Panels for Interior Architecture](https://blog.plyco.com.au/top-5-plywood-panels-for-interior-architecture)

Plywood is often utilised for construction or general DIY purposes, which is only natural due to its...

[Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 9 Mar 2020, 11:00:00 am

<https://blog.plyco.com.au/how-to-choose-plywood-for-building-a-desk>

## [How to Choose Plywood for Building a Desk](https://blog.plyco.com.au/how-to-choose-plywood-for-building-a-desk)

Building a desk out of plywood seems to like a straightforward task. On the outside it doesn’t appea...

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<https://blog.plyco.com.au/how-to-choose-plywood-for-furniture-building>

## [How to Choose Plywood for Furniture Building](https://blog.plyco.com.au/how-to-choose-plywood-for-furniture-building)

Are you a budding furniture maker looking for guidance on where to start? Perhaps you’re a veteran l...

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<https://blog.plyco.com.au/how-to-choose-plywood-for-fitting-out-a-caravan>

## [How to Choose Plywood for Fitting Out a Caravan](https://blog.plyco.com.au/how-to-choose-plywood-for-fitting-out-a-caravan)

Plywood is often lauded for its versatility and ability to adapt to a wide variety of different appl...

[Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 20 Dec 2019, 9:51:20 am

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## [Bunnings Laminated Plywood Alternatives](https://blog.plyco.com.au/bunnings-laminated-plywood-alternatives)

This post is part of Plyco’s Guide to Laminated Plywood

[Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 23 July 2019, 2:19:11 pm

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## [Types of Laminated Plywood Explained](https://blog.plyco.com.au/types-of-laminated-plywood)

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<https://blog.plyco.com.au/laminated-plywood-applications>

## [Laminated Plywood Applications](https://blog.plyco.com.au/laminated-plywood-applications)

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## [Laminated Plywood Sizes and Thicknesses](https://blog.plyco.com.au/laminated-plywood-dimensions)

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