I'm in the process of building a Murphy bed and trying to decide on the best plywood to use. I need about five sheets, and I'm looking to use what I have available at my local big box store since I have gift cards. Here are my options:
- Birch veneer plywood (5-ply) with a really smooth surface
- Sande plywood (5-ply), priced at about $66 per sheet
- Radiata pine (7-ply), costing $55 per sheet but is a bit rough
- Baltic birch from a local distributor (not the big box store), which is 13-ply and super flat but comes in at $120 per sheet.
As a beginner, I'm not sure what the trade-offs are when it comes to plywood quality. I know Baltic Birch is solid and will definitely do the job, but I'd love to save around $300 if the cheaper options will work just as well. I'm fine with doing extra sanding and edge banding if necessary, and I'm still undecided on whether to paint or use a clear finish. Have any of you built furniture or Murphy beds with less expensive plywood? How did it go? Would you choose the same again? Any tips would be appreciated!
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