Plywood Walls: Why, What, and How

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Drywall has become the default interior wall material for nearly every home—but it’s worth asking why.

In this video, I walk through why we used plywood for interior walls throughout our home and studio, what we learned before committing to it, and how to decide if plywood walls make sense for your own project.

I cover:

Why drywall became the standard—and where it falls short

Where plywood works best (and where it doesn’t)

Repairability, durability, and sustainability considerations

Different plywood options (white oak, cherry, birch, pine, shop grade)

Installation methods: hidden fasteners, adhesive, and exposed screws

Finishes and sealers, including polyurethane and hard wax oils

This isn’t about trends or making things look “expensive.”
It’s about choosing materials that are durable, honest, and feel good to live with.

If you’re building or remodeling and want help thinking through material choices, layout decisions, and how everything comes together, that’s exactly what we do at Design in Practice.

And if you’ve used plywood—or considered it—I’d love to hear where you’d use it, or why you wouldn’t, in the comments.



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