--- title: Alternatives to Bunnings Particle Board description: If you're asking yourself where to buy Plywood, look no further than Plyco. When compared to Bunnings Plywood range you'll find that Plyco is leaps and bounds ahead. image: https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/Slide-1.jpg --- [![plyco-logo-icon_65x@2x](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1506/5624/files/plyco-logo-icon_65x@2x.png?v=1537174952 "plyco-logo-icon_65x@2x")](https://plyco.com.au) ![search](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/search.svg "search") ![](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/search.svg) [![user](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/Plyco%20Assests%202020/user.svg)Login / Signup![cross](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/Plyco%20Assests%202020/cross.svg)](https://plyco.com.au/account/login) **[My account](https://plyco.com.au/account/login)** [![](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/Plyco%20Assests%202020/shopping-cart.svg)Cart](https://plyco.com.au/cart) Login to my account Enter your e-mail and password: New customer? [Create your account](https://plyco.com.au/account/register) Lost password? [Recover password](https://plyco.com.au/account/login) - [Shop](https://plyco.com.au/collections/all) - Featured - [Birch Plywood](https://plyco.com.au/products/birch-premium-plywood) - [Decoply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/decoply-plywood-products) - [Formply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/formply-plywood-products) - [Laminex Surround](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laminex-surround-products) - [MDF](https://plyco.com.au/pages/mdf-panel-products) - [Melamine](https://plyco.com.au/pages/melamine-sheet-products) - [Micropanel](https://plyco.com.au/pages/micropanel-products) - [Particle Board](https://plyco.com.au/pages/particleboard-panel-products) - [Shadowclad](https://plyco.com.au/products/shadowclad) - [Spotless Laminate](https://plyco.com.au/pages/spotless-laminate) - [Vanply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/vanply-products) - [Weather Groove](https://plyco.com.au/pages/weather-groove-products) - Collections - [Architectural](https://plyco.com.au/pages/architectural-plywood-collection) - [Birch](https://plyco.com.au/pages/birch-plywood-collection) - [Caravans](https://plyco.com.au/pages/caravans) - [Cladding](https://plyco.com.au/pages/cladding-plywood-products) - [Construction](https://plyco.com.au/pages/construction-plywood-collection) - [Flooring](https://plyco.com.au/pages/plywood-and-particleboard-flooring) - [Kitchen Benchtops](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laminated-kitchen-benchtops) - [Laserply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laser-cut-plywood-collection) - [Marine](https://plyco.com.au/pages/marine-plywood-collection) - [Tabletops](https://plyco.com.au/pages/tabletop-plywood-collection) - [Wall Panelling](https://plyco.com.au/pages/wall-panelling) - [Full Catalogue](https://plyco.com.au/pages/product-catalogue) - [Cut To Size](https://plyco.com.au/pages/cut-to-size) - [FAQ](https://landing.plyco.com.au/faq) - [Blog](https://blog.plyco.com.au) - Programs - [Laserply Club](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laserply-club) - [PlyPal Trade](https://plyco.com.au/pages/plypal) - [Schools Program](https://plyco.com.au/pages/schools-laserply-program) - [Contact](https://plyco.com.au/pages/contact-us) NEED HELP ? ![](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/phone-call.svg)   Call us [1300-759-966](tel:1300-759-966) ![](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/email.svg)[   info@plyco.com.au](mailto:info@plyco.com.au) Follow Us - [![facebook (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/facebook%20(1).svg) ![facebook](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/facebook.svg) Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/plyco1) - [![twitter-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/twitter-grey.png) ![twitter-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/twitter-color.png) Twitter](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![instagram (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/instagram%20(1).svg) ![instagram](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/instagram.svg) Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![pinterest-grey (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/pinterest-grey%20(1).png) ![pinterest-color (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/pinterest-color%20(1).png) Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/plyco1) - [![youtube-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/youtube-grey.png) ![youtube-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/youtube-color.png) Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtNTBMWaIGmWbg29R_C9-w) - [![vimeo-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/vimeo-grey.png) ![vimeo-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/vimeo-color.png) Vimeo](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![linkedin-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/linkedin-grey.png) ![linkedin-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/linkedin-color.png) Linkedin](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) ![construction-plywood-application-one-darkened](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/construction-plywood-application-one-darkened.jpg?width=650&name=construction-plywood-application-one-darkened.jpg "construction-plywood-application-one-darkened") # **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. Read More - [particle board](https://blog.plyco.com.au/topic/particle-board) - [z\_engage](https://blog.plyco.com.au/topic/z_engage) # [Alternatives to Bunnings Particle Board](https://blog.plyco.com.au/where-to-buy-particle-board) [Read More →](https://blog.plyco.com.au/where-to-buy-particle-board) ### Categories ![Arrow](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/3842749/hubfs/Pack-1%20Assets/Fold%20Arrow.png?width=13&height=8&name=Fold%20Arrow.png "Arrow") - [architectural plywood (13)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/architectural-plywood) - [artificial intelligence (7)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [bamboo (10)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/bamboo) - [birch plywood (29)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/birch-plywood) - [cladding (3)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/cladding) - [competition (6)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/competition) - [complete guides (22)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/complete-guides) - [construction plywood (10)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/construction-plywood) - [cut to size (2)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/cut-to-size) - [Decoply (22)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/decoply) - [egger (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/egger) - [event (3)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/event) - [featured customer (16)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/featured-customer) - [forestone (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/forestone) - [formply (4)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/formply) - [general plywood (45)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/general-plywood) - [inspiration (7)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/inspiration) - [jobs (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/jobs) - [kitchen benchtops (13)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/kitchen-benchtops) - [laminate (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/tag/laminate) - - - [All Posts](https://blog.plyco.com.au) # Alternatives to Bunnings Particle Board - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [This post is part of Plyco’s Guide to Particle Board](https://blog.plyco.com.au/the-plyco-guide-to-particle-board) Often, we’ll find many people who are looking to satisfy their Plywood or [Particle Board](https://plyco.com.au/products/particleboard) needs will head to [Bunnings](https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/building-hardware)as their first port of call. This is understandable as they’re a well-known Australia icon and it seems like the most convenient option. However, more often than not, resorting to Bunnings, particularly when it comes to Particle Board, is far from the best choice. The first and most obvious comparison to make between [Plyco](https://plyco.com.au/pages/particleboard-panel-products)and [Bunnings Particle Board](https://www.bunnings.com.au/trade-essentials-1200-x-450-x-12mm-particle-board-handyman-panel_p0430853) is on price. Many customers simply want whatever is the easiest on their hip pocket and the friendliest to their budget. If you take a look at both ranges of standard Particle Board you’ll see that Plyco is the cheaper option, usually by a handful of dollars. [![Download the brochure for our wide range of Particle Board products](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/4078144/00024b9c-a30e-434b-b4cf-7bcc304c6526.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/4078144/00024b9c-a30e-434b-b4cf-7bcc304c6526) Where the savings become significant is in our Moisture Resistant Particle Board range. A 2400 x 1200mm sheet of 16mm High Moisture Resistant Particle Board is around $70 more expensive at Bunnings. This kind of difference doesn’t just break your budget; it shatters it! If you’re looking to save as much money on your project it’s clear that shopping at Plyco is the only correct choice to make. ![Plyco's Standard Particle Board](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/ParticleBoardSTD-1.jpg?width=5312&name=ParticleBoardSTD-1.jpg) > Plyco's Particle Board is the less expensive choice Another very common benefit we hear talked about when it comes to Bunnings is the convenience of their many locations across Australia. While it’s true that Plyco’s two humble locations are no match for the plethora of Bunnings stores, we more than make up for it. Firstly, the addition of [our online store](https://plyco.com.au/collections/all) dramatically decreases your need to shop in person if you know what you’re looking for. You can purchase nearly every single product in our catalogue from the comfort of your own home, so if you’re too far away to pay us a visit, or even if you’re in a completely different state, you can still purchase our Particle Board as if you were our next door neighbour. To match the convenience of our online shopping we also offer a [robust group of delivery options](https://plyco.com.au/pages/shipping-information). This allows you to get your brand new sheet of Particle Board delivered to your door even if you’re in the other corner of the country! ![Plyco Particle Board Cabinetry](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Slide-1.jpg?width=1441&name=Slide-1.jpg) > Plyco's Veneered Particle Board used for cabinetry. If all of that isn’t enticing enough, Plyco has a much vaster range and greater variety when it comes to Particle Board. You’ll find more sheet sizes, and a large range of thicknesses, allowing you to choose the perfect piece for your project every single time. To top it all off, we also have two different varieties that Bunnings does not stock; [Particle Board Flooring](https://plyco.com.au/products/pb-tg-flooring?variant=36869275216), and [Veneered Particle Board](https://plyco.com.au/products/veneer-particle-board?variant=40076124112). Flooring obviously is useful if you’re looking for a sub-floor option, but its the Veneered Particle Board that really unlocks new possibilities. Combining a stunning natural timber veneer with the strength of Particle Board, we have created a product that has the strength of a Construction Plywood with the visual appeal of those in our Architectural range. Manufactured right here at Plyco, we offer nine stock veneers but are able to source out any commercially available product just for you.   While the household name of Bunnings might be enticing at first, it’s obvious once you dig a little deeper that Plyco wins out when you compare every aspect of the respective Particle Board collections. If you want to jump into our range right now you can visit [our online store](https://plyco.com.au/collections/all), but if you want to learn more you can check out our other blog posts as part of Plyco’s Guide to Particle Board. You can learn about the [advantages of Particle Board](https://blog.plyco.com.au/particle-board-properties), the steps behind our [Particle Board process](https://blog.plyco.com.au/what-is-particle-board), or our [cut to size service](https://blog.plyco.com.au/particle-board-dimensions). This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![Search_Image](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Search_Image.png?width=15&name=Search_Image.png "Search_Image") ### Complete Guides - [The Plyco Guide to Legnoply](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-legnoply) - [The Plyco Guide To Easycraft](https://blog.plyco.com.au/the-plyco-guide-to-easycraft) - [Plyco’s Guide To Wall Panelling](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-wall-panelling) - [The Plyco Guide to MicroPanel](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-micropanel) - [The Plyco Guide to Architectural Plywood](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-architectural-plywood) - [The Plyco Guide to Construction Plywood](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-construction-plywood) - [The Plyco Guide to Cladding](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-cladding) - [The Plyco Guide to Melamine](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-melamine) - [The Plyco Guide to Riga Plywood](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-riga-plywood) - [The Plyco Guide to Formply](https://blog.plyco.com.au/the-plyco-guide-to-formply) - [The Plyco Guide to Quadro Plywood](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plyco-guide-to-quadro-plywood) - [The Plyco Guide to MDF](https://blog.plyco.com.au/the-plyco-guide-to-mdf) ### Popular Posts ## Subscribe For The Latest News ## Related Posts ## [Plywood 101: Buying The Right Plywood Finish For The Job](https://blog.plyco.com.au/plywood-101-buying-the-right-plywood-finish-for-the-job) Some people think the start is the most important of anything you do, but at Plyco we’re big fans of the finish. The finish of your Plywood panels can... [Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 12 June 2019, 10:08:19 am ## [Top 5 Plywood Products for DIY Customers](https://blog.plyco.com.au/top-5-plywood-products-for-diy-customers) While Plyco does serve a lot of commercial customers, we do cater to the DIY and hobby handyman/woman audience too. We are often asked whether regular... [Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 12 June 2019, 10:08:19 am ## [Top 5 Timber Panels For Use in Classrooms](https://blog.plyco.com.au/top-5-timber-panels-for-use-in-classrooms) Woodworking has always been a staple of schools around the country, and with the advances in technology and affordability of newer machines like laser... [Plyco Team](https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team) 12 June 2019, 10:08:19 am ABOUT PLYCO - Plyco staff dream of pine scented car fresheners. - A proud manufacturer, distributor and retailer of timber-based panel products, Plyco is 100% Australian owned. Sourced from all over the world in all sizes, thicknesses and grades, you could say our factories are the United Nations of timber.  [Read more.](https://plyco.com.au/pages/about-us) Company - [About Us](https://plyco.com.au/pages/about-us) - [Blog](https://plyco.com.au/blogs/news) - [Contact Us](https://plyco.com.au/pages/contact-us) - [Cut To Size](https://plyco.com.au/pages/cut-to-size) - [FAQ](https://landing.plyco.com.au/faq) - [Laserply Club](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laserply-club?smile_deep_link=home) - [Plyco New Zealand](https://plyco.co.nz/) - [Project Inspiration](https://plyco.com.au/pages/featured-customer-projects) - [Refund Policy](https://plyco.com.au/policies/refund-policy) - [Schools Laserply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/schools-laserply-program) - [Shipping](https://plyco.com.au/pages/shipping-information) - [Terms of service](https://plyco.com.au/policies/terms-of-service) Collections - [Architectural](https://plyco.com.au/pages/architectural-plywood-collection) - [Birch](https://plyco.com.au/pages/birch-plywood-collection) - [Caravans](https://plyco.com.au/pages/caravans) - [Cladding](https://plyco.com.au/pages/cladding-plywood-products) - [Construction](https://plyco.com.au/pages/construction-plywood-collection) - [Flooring](https://plyco.com.au/pages/plywood-and-particleboard-flooring) - [Kitchen Benchtops](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laminated-kitchen-benchtops) - [Laserply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laser-cut-plywood-collection) - [Marine](https://plyco.com.au/pages/marine-plywood-collection) - [Tabletops](https://plyco.com.au/pages/tabletop-plywood-collection) - [Veneered Plywood](https://plyco.com.au/collections/veneered-plywood) - [Wall Panelling](https://plyco.com.au/pages/wall-panelling) Featured - [Decoply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/decoply-plywood-products) - [Formply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/formply-plywood-products) - [Laminex Surround](https://plyco.com.au/pages/laminex-surround-products) - [Legnoply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/legnoply-products) - [MDF](https://plyco.com.au/pages/mdf-panel-products) - [Melamine](https://plyco.com.au/pages/melamine-sheet-products) - [Micropanel](https://plyco.com.au/pages/micropanel-products) - [Particle Board](https://plyco.com.au/pages/particleboard-panel-products) - [Spotless Laminate](https://plyco.com.au/pages/spotless-laminate) - [Shadowclad](https://plyco.com.au/products/shadowclad) - [Vanply](https://plyco.com.au/pages/vanply-products) - [Weather Groove](https://plyco.com.au/pages/weather-groove-products) © Plyco - Timber and Plywood Panels Follow Us - [![facebook (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/facebook%20(1).svg) ![facebook](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/facebook.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/plyco1) - [![twitter-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/twitter-grey.png) ![twitter-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/twitter-color.png)](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![instagram (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/instagram%20(1).svg) ![instagram](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/instagram.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![pinterest-grey (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/pinterest-grey%20(1).png) ![pinterest-color (1)](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/pinterest-color%20(1).png)](https://www.pinterest.com/plyco1) - [![youtube-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/youtube-grey.png) ![youtube-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/youtube-color.png)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtNTBMWaIGmWbg29R_C9-w) - [![vimeo-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/vimeo-grey.png) ![vimeo-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/vimeo-color.png)](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) - [![linkedin-grey](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/linkedin-grey.png) ![linkedin-color](https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/linkedin-color.png)](https://www.instagram.com/plyco/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Plyco Team", "url" : "https://blog.plyco.com.au/author/plyco-team" }, "dateModified" : "2019-11-26T01:01:15.477Z", "datePublished" : "2019-06-12T00:08:19.000Z", "headline" : "Alternatives to Bunnings Particle Board", "image" : [ "https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/Slide-1.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.plyco.com.au/where-to-buy-particle-board", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.plyco.com.au/hubfs/PLYCO%20Logo.jpg" }, "name" : "Plyco Pty Ltd" } } ```