Meranti Plywood / Lauan / Luan vs. RevolutionPly ^®

RevolutionPly®: The Sustainable, High-Quality Alternative to Meranti and Lauan Plywood

When it comes to choosing between RevolutionPly® plywood and traditional Meranti or Lauan (Luan) plywood, the advantages are clear. RevolutionPly® is a superior, environmentally friendly plywood product designed to meet the demands of today’s building professionals. Manufactured from sustainable wood sources, RevolutionPly® is the long-term alternative to Meranti and Lauan plywood—offering consistent quality, excellent durability, and the best packaging in the industry.

Why Choose RevolutionPly® Over Meranti and Lauan Plywood?

Sustainable and Responsible Sourcing

RevolutionPly® plywood is made entirely from plantation-grown wood harvested in 7 to 10-year cycles. It contains no tropical hardwoods, helping to reduce pressure on endangered rainforests and support responsible forestry.

Consistent, High-Quality Appearance

Every sheet of RevolutionPly® features a smooth, uniform, A-grade face free of knots and discoloration. The consistent, blemish-free surface makes it an ideal plywood choice for underlayment, cabinetry, high-end millwork, and other finish-grade applications.

Superior Packaging and Product Protection

RevolutionPly® comes in the best packaging in the industry—each crate is wrapped in a breathable, waterproof poly bag, layered with 5 mm cardboard, and protected with corner and edge guards to prevent damage during transport and storage.

Disadvantages of Meranti and Lauan Plywood

Meranti and Lauan plywood are generic terms for imported tropical hardwood plywood sourced from Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Despite widespread use, these products come with major downsides:

Environmentally Harmful Sourcing

Most Meranti plywood is harvested from non-sustainable, poorly managed tropical forests, contributing to deforestation and environmental degradation in equatorial regions.

Inconsistent Quality and Appearance

Today’s Meranti plywood comes from many different Meranti sub species plus other tropical hardwood species. This leads to a wide variation in color, density, and surface quality, making it difficult to maintain consistency across panels.

Inferior Packaging

Meranti and Lauan plywood are typically shipped in outdated, poorly protected crates, with thin plastic liners and no edge or corner guards. This often results in damage during transit, including cracked edges, moisture exposure, and even mold growth.

Lower-Grade Material

These plywood types are usually sold in utility or overlay grades, allowing for knots, patches, putty repairs, and discoloration that compromise the final finish.

Choose RevolutionPly® for a Better Plywood Solution

RevolutionPly® is engineered to outperform traditional tropical hardwood plywood in every way—sustainability, durability, appearance, and protection. Whether you're a contractor, distributor, or manufacturer, switching to RevolutionPly® is a smart, future-focused decision.