Questions tagged [plywood]
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Can I glue & screw plywood to plaster for a TV mount? [closed]
I am going to glue and screw a piece of plywood to my plasterboard and then mount my TV to the plywood? Would this hold?
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Can I plane down the underside of 3/4" subfloor to match my existing 5/8"?
Current area, 10' x 12'
3/4" subfloor meeting the existing subfloor, 4mm too tall
I've had to replace the subfloor in my living room, but my existing subfloor is 5/8" plywood and I can't ...
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Best ways to prevent the house from termites
I'm thinking if I encircle the building with a rubber pipe which has holes in it.
Then I can connect the rubber pipe with a pot which has manual pump.
Then I can pour the anti termite liquid into the ...
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Can plywood permanently retain moisture in an isolated spot?
The subfloor on the main level of my townhouse has several very small isolated wet spots. There is a crawl space underneath, and I thought high humidity in the crawl space was the culprit, but I no ...
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Levelling my old bathroom subfloor for tile. Threshold height Issue
So I have a 1945 house with a bathroom that has a sloping floor. It is out of level 7/8". I have taken the floor down to the original plank subfloor which is 3/4" thick and perpendicular to ...
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How to treat beech plywood to be used as a desktop?
I have a beech plywood ("Multiplex" in German) sheet that I want to use as a desktop.
This is currently raw and untreated, and like this not suitable yet.
I want a clear, non glossy and ...
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Extend Ikea wardrobes to ceiling - drywall, plywood, or?
I have 2 Ikea wardrobes units, each in a corner. There's about 9" of empty space above them, which I want to close off so the units run smoothly to the ceiling. I was thinking of adding a simple ...
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plywood load-bearing capacity: a stack of several thin ones compared to one thick one
I want to build a plateau for my child (for sleeping, playing, whatever - except romping), around 1m x 1.6m. For that, I want to use a plywood plate of the given dimensions and put it partly onto ...
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1/4 plywood between existing floorboards and new hardwood?
I live in a 115 year old house that has existing 3/4 tongue and groove floorboards. While they seem sturdy, they are super ugly and have worn very unevenly, and unfortunately sanding won’t be a ...
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Adding plywood flooring to attic
I'm in the US.
I'm looking into adding a plywood "floor" to an attic above a garage. I'd also like to be able to walk on the plywood.
The wooden beams that are already there are 1.75" (...
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Attic conversion subfloor questions
I am converting my walk up attic into liveable space and would like advice on the specifics of the subfloor. The floor joists are 2x12s spaced 16" OC and currently there is 1/2" plywood ...
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How can I shave a sheet of plywood into a wedge shim?
There is a hallway with an uneven floor tilt to one side due to foundation settling more on that side. The settling had since been permanently stabilised.
The goal is to nearly level the hallway by ...
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I need some subfloor advice, please
I need some subfloor advice, please.
1. What size screws do you use to screw down the 3/4” plywood Subfloor to the floor joists?
2. The kitchen has two layers installed already. 3/4” Subfloor with a 5/...
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Applying LVT Gluedown over non-flooring Hardwood ply
I have got myself I to a bit of a bind with regard to my kitchen flooring (not the ground floor). I have floorboards, covered with soundproofing, covered in standard (not especially flooring) 9mm ...
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What can I use as a plywood floor coating in a shed?
I want to find a coating to put on my shed plywood floor to keep water from destroying the wood from rain/snow in winter since it does not seem to dry out on its own. That way I could be wiped/moped ...
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What material are these cabinet doors made of? [closed]
Our home has cabinets that look like this. I was wondering if anyone recognizes the material this is? I'm assuming it's some hardwood plywood but I don't recognize the wood species.
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How to fix this inconsistent overhang?
The plan for this "shelf" is to be made of plywood, overhang the drywall by 1/4", and be finished with iron-on edging. However, once I fitted it as best I could, I discovered that the ...
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Asbestos question - Old plywood on top of 1963 linoleum - Remove or attempt to prep for tile?
I'm replacing my vinyl flooring with tile, and when I removed it, I found that the previous owner had installed plywood over the original linoleum flooring. At first I was planning on just cleaning up ...
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How can I fix damaged exterior plywood siding?
I'm replacing a cat door with a smaller one, the old one was glued to the exterior paneling, so when I pulled it off, it pulled a bit of the panel as well.
Once, I get the new cat door in and fill the ...
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Deteriorating Plywood Subflooring
Here is scenario:
House has cement foundation/slab
An asphalt mastic was put over foundation/slab as a vapor barrier
5/8 inch plywood put over asphalt mastic and nailed into foundation
Heavy plastic ...
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No gap in plywood sheathing
Shortly after a new roof was installed in my home, following wet weather, I noticed two bulges in my new roof. I called the roofer and he promptly came out and fixed it by taking out the shingles ...
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Should I discard all flooring in a package containing mold?
I've bought 4 packs of engineered floor boards, made of a multi-ply core.
Today I've received the floorboards, and in one pack, one board had mould on the 'back' side. See picture below (the picture ...
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Pressure treated plywood sold as exterior-rated but stamped as exposure 1 - safe to use for outdoor deck/roof?
I bought this plywood and it came very wet so I don't doubt that it is actually GC treated plywood; however, the stamp on it says exposure 1 despite Home Depot's website saying it's exterior rated. I'...
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Roofing plywood - proper staggering / cutting of sheets
Is this the correct way to lay out plywood to fit a 12x10 roof?
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Should GC "Exposure 1" 3/4-in plywood be let to dry before screwing down as a deck / flat roof?
I'm wondering if shrinkage or warping will be a concern here such that I should let it dry first. It'll be covered by 30lb roofing felt, then roll roofing, then that sealed with Henry's 884 and 887 ...
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How do I remove the laminate/sun mica from my old computer table without damaging the plyboard underneath?
I have an old computer table, made of plywood panels with wooden sections here and there. It has been in the family for some time now, and I don't wish to discard it. I wish to remove the laminate / ...
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Best epoxy to seal indoor plywood subfloor? [closed]
I want to put a coat of sealant such as epoxy over the plywood subfloors in my house since I’m already ripping out the carpets and replacing with hardwood (actually engineered floating cork flooring).
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Why is my painted plywood wall flaky and thin-looking?
I painted my workshop made with plywood with white emulsion paint but the result isn’t what I was expecting The paint did not stick to the wood properly which resulted in a flaky and patchy white ...
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Waterproof plywood alternative with structural strength of plywood [closed]
Is there a readily available alternative to plywood that I could use for the walls and floor of a treehouse that would be waterproof (from a will-not-be-damaged-by-water standpoint rather than a ...
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How to protect fixed cupboards from termites
I have a cupboard which is made of plywood and it's permanently fixed with the room wall and floor.
My neighbour has expressed that his cupboard got affected with Termites so I just want to be taking ...
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Is a plywood subfloor with outdoor carpeting glued on appropriate for a screened in porch
We have a 20 year old screened in porch that had a plywood subfloor with outdoor carpeting tacked on. We just pulled the carpet up and noticed blackish areas - mold? The porch floor does get wet ...
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Is 3/4 plywood good enough for blocking
I want to hang a vent hood on the wall and this wall has electrical and gas pipe between studs. It only has enough space for 3/4 plywood blocking. Is this adequate? Thanks
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Install Vinyl Plank Flooring on top of Cement Board / Backer Board (as underlayment)
Is it a good idea to install vinyl plank flooring (7mm thick, 7 inch wide) over new cement board / backer board? The cement board will be screwed to a 3/4" T&G plywood subfloor which is ...
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Is 3/4" plywood sufficiently strong to mount an 85" television?
Most of the answered related questions seem to be for smaller sized TVs. So here's a similar question with slightly different condition.
I have a 85 inch TV I want to mount on the wall, so it will be ...
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Options for laying plywood subfloor over concrete slab
I recently finished installing solid hardwood over a new 3/4 plywood subfloor on a concrete slab, and while it looks nice, the installation process wasn't ideal due to variances of up 3/16 to 1/4 of ...
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Mounting suggestions for 1/4 inch plywood shelf back
I have a custom shelf that I built to sit on a desk top but now I want to mount it on the wall. The backing is 1/4 inch plywood. The shelf weighs about 17 pounds and will hold anywhere from 10-20 ...
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How can I cut a rectangle out of a piece of plywood?
I have a bookshelf with a plywood back, the plywood is 3mm thick. The bookshelf is against a power point so I want to out a rectangle to allow the power cords to get access to the power point when ...
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Can you put Hardy backer board on top of Mapie self leveler plus?
I have already applied self leveler in my bathroom over brand new plywood subfloor. I have got Mixed opinions if I can use Hardy backer board on top of the self leveler.
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are 1 1/4" screws enough to hang 3/4" plywood?
I have 3/4" furring strips over concrete wall. I'm putting 3/4" plywood atop the furring strips. This is inside, covering a basement wall.
Will 1 1/4" screws be long enough to attach ...
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Attic plasterboard alternative
I want to avoid using plasterboards under the insulation of my roof and use an alternative instead.
Can I use plywood or some cork boards/sheets or anything else that is light or not as heavy as the ...
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Installing 3/4" plywood underlayment over 1/2" subfloor
I've seen many variations of my situation discussed here, but I'm new to all of this and I want to make sure my plan is sound.
I'm finishing a bonus room over the garage that currently has only a 1/2&...
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Cost-effective DIY countertop/worktop
I have made some kitchen-style cabinets for my office and have done it in a cost effective way. I am now wanting to adorn it with a worktop that is reasonably hardwearing.
I am wanting it to be a ...
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Should I use solid lumber or plywood to repair a floor joist?
Is it better to sister a 2x8 floor joist (cracked somewhere in the middle) using same size lumber or is something like 3/4 plywood better? Consider that both ends of the newly sistered joist won't ...
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Plywood or MDF for workbench?
I'm planning to build a workbench/storage cabinet for my garage. Because of limited space (the width is only 420mm and the length 1,700mm), and the fact that it will only occasionally be used as a ...
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Kitchen subfloor replacement
We purchased this home three years ago and have 18x18 ceramic tile in the kitchen and foyer that is cracking. I removed a portion to see what is going on and the old plywood definitely needs replaced. ...
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How much gap is acceptable with tongue-and-groove OSB subfloor?
I am installing subfloor in a old house attic. I am having a hard time getting the tongue and groove all the way in.
Will I fail inspection with gaps this big?
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Mounting TV with plywood backing
I am trying to mount my Tv and I am using a 1/2” piece of plywood to make it centered. The TV weighs 78 pounds and not 100% sure about the mount. The mount is a full tilt extension and extends up 5.2”
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What type of fasteners for server rack in plywood?
Got a rack with weird/large holes.
I have put a piece of plywood agains the wall to hold a server rack. This guy: https://www.tripplite.com/smartrack-10u-low-profile-switch-depth-wall-mount-rack-...
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Are snap toggles a good way to mount a TV to metal studs? [duplicate]
We have metal studs. The mount we purchased weighs about 6kg and is a single stud mount with 20" articulating arm. TV is a thin 55" LG TV ~19kg so about 25kg/55lbs all in.
Was thinking about ...
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Is this mold on my OSB subfloor?
I wanted to get the opinion of the community here with this issue I'm having.
New construction home here, pics are from the basement of the underside of the main floor subfloor. My builder is saying ...
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