Building a vanity (frameless) for my basement bathroom. I was initially thinking of using Baltic Birch (with poplar for the rails and stiles). The end project will have a white wash finish.
While Baltic Birch seems to be the preferred ply of many on FOG, it's also the most expensive. I was wondering if a less expensive ply would still do a nice job. This vanity will see little use as the bathroom will only be used when we are downstairs (although I can see how that bathroom could one day become my now 4 and 5 years old daily bathroom.)
I will be buying my ply at a hardwood store (as opposed to big box) that has several types of ply other than Baltic Birch (walnut, cherry, oak, maple - all available with either veneer core or fiber core). If I was to go with veneer core plywood from that store, I assume it would be of better quality than the stuff found at HD and friends. But is it suitable for a cabinet type project?
How about fiber core ply? I know that type of ply should not to be exposed to water, so is it a problem if used as a vanity (where there will be water close by)
While money it not the main determining factor, I don't want to pay for a ply that is overkill. I understand how Baltic Birch is a no brainer for cabinets that may take more of a beating (like in the shop), but is there a (very) good alternative for building a vanity?
Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated, as always.
Danny
While Baltic Birch seems to be the preferred ply of many on FOG, it's also the most expensive. I was wondering if a less expensive ply would still do a nice job. This vanity will see little use as the bathroom will only be used when we are downstairs (although I can see how that bathroom could one day become my now 4 and 5 years old daily bathroom.)
I will be buying my ply at a hardwood store (as opposed to big box) that has several types of ply other than Baltic Birch (walnut, cherry, oak, maple - all available with either veneer core or fiber core). If I was to go with veneer core plywood from that store, I assume it would be of better quality than the stuff found at HD and friends. But is it suitable for a cabinet type project?
How about fiber core ply? I know that type of ply should not to be exposed to water, so is it a problem if used as a vanity (where there will be water close by)
While money it not the main determining factor, I don't want to pay for a ply that is overkill. I understand how Baltic Birch is a no brainer for cabinets that may take more of a beating (like in the shop), but is there a (very) good alternative for building a vanity?
Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated, as always.
Danny
