Easy to mill, takes paint perfectly, priced for production.
Light cream to brown, sometimes streaky
Straight, fine, uniform
Soft hardwood; easy to mill
Cabinet interiors and case goods, Paint-grade millwork and trim, Plywood cores, Furniture frames, Thermally modified decking
Available; custom grading on request
4/4 through 8/4 (4/4 & 5/4 standard)
Poplar gets misjudged because it’s the easiest hardwood to work with. Don’t confuse “easy” with “weak” — Poplar is surprisingly strong and shock-resistant for its weight, which is part of why it’s used for plywood cores and case goods. Its real superpower, though, is how cleanly it accepts paint and primer. Stain is less ideal because the color can be streaky, but for any application where the wood will be painted, Poplar is hard to beat.
Poplar is built for cabinet interiors, paint-grade trim, and any millwork where price-per-yield matters. Its consistency and ease of machining make it a favorite for shops running paint-grade work in volume.
Poplar is our paint-grade workhorse. Cabinet shops use it for interiors and paint-grade doors. Millwork and trim houses use it where the customer wants a painted finish. Plywood manufacturers buy it for cores.
Tell us what you need — quantity, thickness, grade, and any special specifications. We'll get back to you with availability and pricing. For urgent inquiries, call (910) 862-4447.
