Commercial plywood

Commercial plywood is of MR grade

(Moisture resistant) grade. Note that
'moisture resistant' is not the same as
being 'waterproof'. It only means that the
plywood can withstand some amount of
moisture, dampness and humidity.
Indian standard for Commercial ply is
detailed in document IS:303

The adhesive used for bonding the plies

together is Urea formaldehyde.

Commercial plywood is most commonly

used in the making of home and office
furniture, and interior decoration work
such as paneling, partitions and the like.

It is an Interior grade plywood that is

meant for indoor use.
Cheaper compared to Marine plywood.
Its strength is weaker compared to the
strength of Marine ply.

Marine grade plywood

Marine plywood is a completely
waterproof plywood that has been
specifically manufactured for marine
applications.
Indian standard for Marine plywood is
specified in document: IS:710
Unextended phenolic resin is used for
bonding the plies together. Unextended
means undiluted. Phenolic resin is a
synthetic plastic resin made from phenol
formaldehyde and it makes Marine
plywood completely waterproof.
Marine plywood is used for building
boats and ships, and any other
applications in which the plywood is sure
to get a large amount of exposure to
water.
Marine plywood is of Exterior grade and
meant for extreme exterior uses. Its also
better than the Exterior grade BWR
(Boiling Water resistant) plywood that is
used for making kitchen furniture.
It is a lot costlier than Commercial ply.
It is much stronger than Commercial
grade plywood because of the superior
wood and glues used in its manufacture.