{"id":37113,"date":"2021-04-30T07:54:04","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T04:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caesarstone.com\/?post_type=blog&p=37113"},"modified":"2023-09-27T14:44:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T11:44:21","slug":"plywood-under-quartz-countertops-do-you-really-need-it","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.caesarstone.com\/es\/blog\/plywood-under-quartz-countertops-do-you-really-need-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Plywood Under Quartz Countertops, do You Really Need it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A\u00a0kitchen renovation is not an easy\u00a0project. There are several\u00a0decisions to make\u00a0and many factors to be considered. However, the foundation for everything is the countertop. As the surface where you\u2019ll prepare and serve\u00a0most\u00a0meals, it\u2019s of the utmost importance. Many homeowners are now choosing the easy-to-clean,\u00a0durable quartz countertops<\/a> to be the enduring\u00a0centrepiece\u00a0of their kitchen. But the question remains, do I need plywood under quartz countertops?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we answer the question, we need to understand what plywood is and how it is classified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is plywood?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people indeed believe plywood is always necessary when they are installing a kitchen countertop. Yet many homeowners also have no idea what this material is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plywood is a fabricated wood. This engineered product is made by sticking several boards together with a special adhesive. Even though the process doesn\u2019t change, there are different types of plywood available for a variety of uses. For instance, the plywood used in construction of a structure is different than the one utilized in furniture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since there are many types of plywood, there are some basics you need to understand. First, there is a letter system that classifies plywood from A to D.<\/a> In this classification, A will have the highest quality while D represents the lowest. When it comes to plywood, you will notice that many boards have two letters. This might be confusing, but it is easy to understand. The first letter is telling you the quality of the front and the second, the quality of the back. It is common that one side will have a lower grade than the other.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need plywood to have excellent strength you should choose the highest level. But if it\u2019s only being used for an internal structure, a type C will work just fine. Plywood is not the only option available, but it is the most popular as it is affordable, easily accessible and durable.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that we understand this material, let\u2019s look at the cases when plywood under a quartz countertop is necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you need plywood under a quartz countertop?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step is selecting the highest quality quartz countertop. Peruse the Caesarstone catalogue<\/a>, decide on a design and the thickness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thickness<\/a> you select will determine if you need plywood. There\u2019s a misconception that plywood is always necessary. Plywood is necessary when you need it to absorb pressure and prevent cracks. That will directly depend on the thickness of the quartz. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Quartz Countertop Thickness<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three types of thickness common in quartz countertops: 1.3 cm, 2 cm, and 3 cm. Depending on your situation, there might be one thickness that works better than the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n