I love these floors and would love to use them in my home. Do you have instructions and specific installation techniques and the type of plywood used for your project?
Jen,
My husband and I just did plywood floors in an old house we bought recently. They turned out beautiful and it was so easy to do. We used 3/8 in plywood, finished on one side so sanding wasn’t necessary. Home Depot (and Lowe’s at times) cut each sheet into 12 inch wide planks. Of course you can have any size plank width you want. My husband laid the floor out using nails to fix it to the original floor and I stained and polyurethaned it. We love it so much and so does everyone who sees it. You can see for yourself and email me if you have any questions. I’d be happy to share all the details. http://www.hardinhomeprojects.blogspot.com lori_m_miller@yahoo.com
We actually chose not to stain the floors but to keep them the natural birch color. The existing contrast in the wood was something we didn’t want to lose. We simply clear coated them, which gives them a very slight sheen.
I love these floors and would love to use them in my home. Do you have instructions and specific installation techniques and the type of plywood used for your project?
Jen,
My husband and I just did plywood floors in an old house we bought recently. They turned out beautiful and it was so easy to do. We used 3/8 in plywood, finished on one side so sanding wasn’t necessary. Home Depot (and Lowe’s at times) cut each sheet into 12 inch wide planks. Of course you can have any size plank width you want. My husband laid the floor out using nails to fix it to the original floor and I stained and polyurethaned it. We love it so much and so does everyone who sees it. You can see for yourself and email me if you have any questions. I’d be happy to share all the details.
http://www.hardinhomeprojects.blogspot.com
lori_m_miller@yahoo.com
What color of stain did you use on your floor? We love the look of it.
We actually chose not to stain the floors but to keep them the natural birch color. The existing contrast in the wood was something we didn’t want to lose. We simply clear coated them, which gives them a very slight sheen.
what spacing did you allow between the planks and did you just offset them as you would a normal wood floor install?
Deena, there is no spacing between the planks (1′x4′). They are simply butted together and the joints are staggered at somewhat random intervals.
What is the upkeep on them and what clear coat did you use. Now many coats. Thanks
The name escapes me on the clear coat…I will get back to you on that.
Thanks Brian. Pneumatic nailer or hand nail?
Pneumatic nailer was used and the planks are 1′x4′.
Also, what width are your planks – thanks in advance.