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Could you use 4×8 plywood panels as a floor in a bedroom?
I have a 16×14 sunken bedroom in a 1970′s home. It had a leaking problem and the carpet was ripped up and tossed. The leak was fixed but I’m stuck with a rough, cold, UGLY, concrete floor. It has glue stains and wall plaster splatters all over it. I dont have the time or money to have the concrete re-leveled. Could I somehow get a good thin sheet of plywood, put a finish on it and glue it down?? I know I have seen it done on tv and on a home tour I went too. But how would I do it the cheep way?! What materials would I use (type of wood, sealer, stain, glue)? If this is even possible. Thanks for any advice.
Sure you could!
1. Take a portable sander use 50 to 80 grits sand paper
just to level off a little bit and to remove any protruding
objects (if any). Also damp concrete to minimize dust.
clean-up dust with damp cloth
2. Use white glue. “stickwell brand or wood glue available in
hardware stores. Apply both surface.
3. Start installing at the center to attain symmetry.
Set guide lines. Suggested plywood thickness – 12mm
Slide plywood back and forth to attain vacuum
Put weights on plywood joints or reinforce with finishing
nails to maintain even surface joints
Let it dry overnight and voila you’ve got wooden flooring.
Finishes:
Note: Use hardwood specie plywood:
Oak, Mahogany, Pine wood etc.
1. Fine sanding: Use 240 grits sand paper
Wash coating: Only needed for coarse grain wood eg.
Tanguile or Philippine mahogany
Apply mix of 90% lacquer thinner-10% lacquer sanding
sealer just to stiffen the grain for easier sanding and have
a smoother surface.(skip process if using fine grain wood)
2. Use penetrating stain to attain desired color
Apply directly to the wood by brush. Try to maintain even
application. Over application could be corrected by wiping
off with lacquer thinner. let dry. 1 to 2 hrs
3. Apply 2 coats of sanding sealer
Sand in between coats -240 grits sand paper 1st coat
320 grits sand paper – 2nd coat
Note: drying time in between coats – 4 hrs
4. Apply Top coat to attain a harder surface
Recommended paint materials: “Polyurethane coatings”
Let dry. Curing time – 24 hrs
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