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Poplar Wood

Poplar is a lightweight, affordable hardwood known for its pale cream to light greenish-brown color and straight, uniform grain. It machines easily and is widely used for painted furniture, cabinetry, millwork, and general woodworking projects where stability and ease of use are more important than appearance.

Poplar Wood

  • Lumber

  • Poplar Rough Cut Lumber Pack

    4/4 Poplar Lumber Pack

    $186.50 - $329.10
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    What is Poplar good for? It's a great option for projects that need staining or painting! Choose from 2 different sizes of our 4/4 Poplar Rough Cut...

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    $186.50 - $329.10
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  • 6/4 Rough Cut Yellow Poplar Lumber

    8/4 Poplar Lumber

    $18.95 - $37.75
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    What is Poplar good for? It's a great option for projects that need staining or painting! What does Poplar lumber look like? No two boards are ever...

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  • Shop for poplar lumber online

    8/4 Poplar Lumber Pack

    $76.50 - $131.10
    $76.50
    $76.50 - $131.10
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    $76.50

    What is Poplar good for? It's a great option for projects that need staining or painting! Choose from 2 different sizes of our 8/4 Poplar Rough Cut...

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    $76.50 - $131.10
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    $76.50
  • Poplar Lumber - Full Length
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    4/4 Poplar Lumber - Full Length

    $19.95 - $495.00
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    $19.95 - $396.00
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    4/4 Poplar Lumber in long lengths Grade: Select & Better Kiln Dried These boards are considered rough stock and may have minor defects such a...

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  • Poplar Lumber - Full Length
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    8/4 Poplar Lumber - Full Length

    $47.60 - $595.00
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    $47.60 - $476.00
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    8/4 Poplar Lumber in long lengths Grade: Select & Better Kiln Dried These boards are considered rough stock and may have minor defects such a...

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    $47.60 - $595.00
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  • S4S Poplar Lumber - Thick

    Online / Pre-Order S4S Poplar Lumber

    $7.20 - $28.40
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    What is Poplar good for? It's a great option for projects that need staining or painting! What does Poplar lumber look like? No two boards are ever...

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  • S4S Lumber

  • S4S Poplar Lumber - Thick

    Online / Pre-Order S4S Poplar Lumber - Thick

    $15.40 - $30.80
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    What is Poplar good for? It's a great option for projects that need staining or painting! What does Poplar lumber look like? No two boards are ever...

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    $15.40 - $30.80
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  • Poplar Bowl Blank

    Poplar Bowl Blank

    $13.95 - $16.75
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    Poplar Turning Blank We will provide you with a high quality Poplar bowl blank in the dimensions of your choice. This blank has already been kiln d...

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  • Bowl Blanks

  • Poplar Shelf with black brackets

    Poplar Shelf

    Bracket not included
    $37.95 - $707.95
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    $37.95

    Let us build you a Poplar Shelf! Made on demand by KJP woodworkers, our shelves are made from hand-selected poplar that’s as durable as it is stunn...

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  • Solid Wood Shelves

  • Poplar floating shelf with a plant

    Poplar Floating Shelf

    $132.95 - $1,147.95
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    Let us build you a Poplar Floating Shelf! Made on demand by KJP woodworkers, our solid poplar floating shelves come pre-mounted with the HOVR Float...

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    $132.95 - $1,147.95
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poplar Wood

What is Poplar wood used for?

Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera, Tulip Poplar) is used for painted furniture, cabinetry drawer boxes, interior millwork, picture frames, utility shelving, and as a substrate under veneers.

Is Poplar a hardwood or softwood?

Poplar (Tulip Poplar, Liriodendron tulipifera) is technically a hardwood, it flowers and produces seeds. It is one of the softer hardwoods, with a Janka hardness of approximately 540 lbf.

What color is Poplar wood?

Poplar has creamy white to pale yellowish-green sapwood, while the heartwood ranges from pale tan to olive-green or even streaked with purple and grey mineral deposits.

Is Poplar good for painted furniture?

Yes. Poplar is a great choice for painted furniture and cabinetry.

How hard is Poplar?

Poplar has a Janka hardness of approximately 540 lbf, making it a soft hardwood.

Is Poplar good for drawer boxes?

Yes. Poplar is a standard wood for drawer boxes in production cabinet making.

Can Poplar be stained to look like Walnut or Cherry?

Poplar can be stained, imitating Walnut or Cherry is challenging. Its green and streaky heartwood absorbs stain unevenly, and the mineral-streaked areas take color differently than the white sapwood, which creates a blotchy appearance.

What is the difference between Poplar and Aspen?

Poplar in lumber yards typically refers to Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera), which is actually not a true Populus species. Aspen (Populus tremuloides) is a true poplar.

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