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Windsor Plywood offers a comprehensive selection of cabinet-grade and construction-grade plywood and sheet goods, ideal for everything from fine woodworking to structural applications. Whether you're building custom cabinetry, shelving, or tackling a renovation, we have the right materials in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and finishes. Choose from high-quality hardwood veneers like maple, oak, and birch, or durable construction-grade panels designed to stand up to demanding use. Be sure to ask about our specialty products that include aircraft plywood, marine grade plywood, bending plywood, superlite MDF and even whiteboards. Our sheet goods are carefully sourced for consistency, performance, and value—perfect for professionals and DIYers alike. With decades of experience and a reputation for carrying hard-to-find products, Windsor Plywood is your trusted destination for specialty wood and sheet materials in Canada and beyond. Visit your local store for expert guidance, custom cutting options, and a wide selection of in-stock and special-order plywood solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is tigerwood and what makes it distinctive?
Tigerwood is a common name applied to several tropical hardwoods with bold, striped figure, most commonly Astronium fraxinifolium (Brazilian tigerwood) from South America. It has vivid dark reddish-brown irregular streaks against a lighter orange-brown background, producing the tiger-stripe appearance that gives the species its name. It has a Janka hardness of approximately 1850 and is used for flooring, accents, turning, and decorative furniture.
Is tigerwood suitable for hardwood flooring?
Yes. Tigerwood's extreme hardness makes it one of the most durable exotic hardwood flooring options. The bold striping pattern creates a dramatic, high-impact floor suitable for contemporary and tropical-influenced interiors. As with all exotic species, confirm the specific product's FSC certification status if sustainable sourcing is a project requirement.
Does tigerwood colour change over time?
Yes. Tigerwood's vivid striping contrast mellows with UV exposure, with both the light and dark tones shifting toward a more uniform medium brown over time. This fading is most rapid in the first months after installation and continues more slowly thereafter. UV-inhibiting finishes slow the process. Furniture moved occasionally will expose areas of the original floor colour, showing the degree of UV darkening.
Is tigerwood difficult to work with?
Tigerwood's hardness requires carbide-tipped tools. Pre-drilling is required for all fasteners. The interlocked grain can cause tearout in hand operations — sharp tools and working with the grain direction are important. It sands to a smooth surface and accepts most finishes well after a mineral spirits wipe to remove surface oils.
Does Windsor Plywood carry tigerwood?
Windsor Plywood carries tigerwood as a specialty exotic hardwood for flooring and woodworking applications subject to current availability. Contact your local Windsor Plywood branch to confirm current stock and dimensions for your project.