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PLYWOOD
Dec 9, 2013 19:11:57 GMT -8
Post by bigbill on Dec 9, 2013 19:11:57 GMT -8
Our local Lowes sells some 1/4 inch plywood that looks nice, but I understand it is imported, from I think China. It sells for ten bucks a sheet, does anyone know anything about it does it hold up, will it paint or stain,how does normal humidity effect it, ect. I can think of many uses if it is a decent product.
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SusieQ
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PLYWOOD
Dec 9, 2013 19:28:05 GMT -8
Post by SusieQ on Dec 9, 2013 19:28:05 GMT -8
We bought some at Lowe's, the cheapest, but it is 14.95 here. I'm using it for my curbing. But it really is pretty on one side.
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PLYWOOD
Dec 9, 2013 20:23:08 GMT -8
Post by bigbill on Dec 9, 2013 20:23:08 GMT -8
Have you tried to paint or stain it yet?
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Dec 9, 2013 20:35:27 GMT -8
Post by 61 Shasta on Dec 9, 2013 20:35:27 GMT -8
I think the product you are referring to is flooring underlayment? If that is true then it has excellent weathering capabilities and will certainly paint fine. When I originally looked at this product I figured I might use it as a surface skin and try to stain it. After I got to looking at the actual wood patterns and different hue's produced I changed my mind. It has a rigid core in it and does not bend very well. I used it on the rear of my shasta as a base layer to glue and tack the birch paneling to. I had to cut scribes in it to get the radius I wanted. If I had it to do again I would look for a good grade of 1/4 inch plywood with a plywood core and stay away from underlayment. I also used it on my floor as it is designed for that purpose and worked very well. So, bottom line, it is an excellent product for its designed purpose, flooring. It does not have blows/voids in it and they utilize a waterproof laminating glue and processes so it stands up to moisture and abuse very well. Would I use it as a finish product to paint over, probably not. Good luck and hope this helps. Here is a picture ( I hope) of the back of my trailer as I was installing the underlayment. 1961shastacompactrestoration.shutterfly.com/pictures/38
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PLYWOOD
Dec 9, 2013 21:00:15 GMT -8
Post by vikx on Dec 9, 2013 21:00:15 GMT -8
I've used 3/16 inch underlayment for a while, tho the quality is down in the dumps right now. (pink streaks, blue marks, patched knot holes) Recently moved a step up to 1/4 ply for $25 a sheet... It's very pretty.
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PLYWOOD
Dec 27, 2013 19:37:12 GMT -8
Post by mobiltec on Dec 27, 2013 19:37:12 GMT -8
Ahough it's usually pretty expensive, I find that sanded plywood has the best chance of bending without breaking because of the lack of knots. The more knots you have the more problems you will have when bending. So that's what I use for curbing or "edge board" if you will LOL...
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Dec 27, 2013 20:31:25 GMT -8
Post by John Palmer on Dec 27, 2013 20:31:25 GMT -8
I have found it's "always best" to steer away from the imported cheap plywood and paneling.
Go to your local specialty hardwood lumber yard and buy only "domestic" plywood (usually comes from Canada). It's only a few bucks a sheet more, is much nicer, and when you cut it, you will not find any voids in the edges.
You will not find any "cabinet quality" plywood in a big box store.
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