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Terry Jay · 08-22-2009, 06:57 AM

The guys who lay resilient flooring ('linoleum') usually put down a 5/16' plywood underlayment with no voids and one absolutely smooth finished surface. Anyone ever used this?

Seems to cut with no fraying (use the right blade) and leaves a solid surface for the flooring. And it would be available at a lot of places.

Thoughts?

Terry

wood-n-things · 08-22-2009, 03:26 PM

There are no apparent voids on the surface, however you may encounter some as you cut. That being said...You are right it is readily available. Give it a shot and let us know what you think of the quality as you work with it some. Alternatives are always welcome.

I also use mahogany Luan (door skins) from time to time for backers, it does however have a tendency to splinter along the edges and has quite a bit of grain on the top that shows so works well for animal fur.

proudrex · 08-22-2009, 03:53 PM

The ones I've used have one good side but there is printing on the other side which is difficult to sand off effectively. It works fine for one dimensional work or stacked projects as long as nobody sees the back side.

Rex

yost69 · 08-22-2009, 09:34 PM

You talking advantech? or something else. I know advantech is sanded on one side and is almost like osb.

We use luan and body putty for linoleum around here.

Ben

minowevie · 08-22-2009, 11:13 PM

thanks for the tip Terry. I will just have to try some. your friend Evie

Terry Jay · 08-23-2009, 06:01 AM

Forgot, the word is 'underlayment'. Anyway, completely void-free, dimensionally stable. Seems like an alternate for Baltic Birch in some situations. Usually available only in full 4'x8' sheets unless you know a flooring contractor. Might also find it around new construction. Am now in seasonal move status so will try it in a couple weeks.

The birch I got at the box store won't tolerate any close cuts as it just peels the surface lamination. Which is why you spend the money for BB.

Just thought someone else may have tried it.

Terry

oily · 09-22-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry Jay

The guys who lay resilient flooring ('linoleum') usually put down a 5/16' plywood underlayment with no voids and one absolutely smooth finished surface. Anyone ever used this?

Seems to cut with no fraying (use the right blade) and leaves a solid surface for the flooring. And it would be available at a lot of places.

Thoughts?

Terry

Terry, Have used it for small things and backers and make great doll houses.
Rob

08-22-2009, 06:57 AM	#1
Terry Jay Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sterling, AK Port Angeles, WA Posts: 33	Plywood Underlayment The guys who lay resilient flooring ('linoleum') usually put down a 5/16' plywood underlayment with no voids and one absolutely smooth finished surface. Anyone ever used this? Seems to cut with no fraying (use the right blade) and leaves a solid surface for the flooring. And it would be available at a lot of places. Thoughts? Terry Last edited by Terry Jay; 08-23-2009 at 06:03 AM. Reason: Underlayment

08-22-2009, 03:26 PM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	There are no apparent voids on the surface, however you may encounter some as you cut. That being said...You are right it is readily available. Give it a shot and let us know what you think of the quality as you work with it some. Alternatives are always welcome. I also use mahogany Luan (door skins) from time to time for backers, it does however have a tendency to splinter along the edges and has quite a bit of grain on the top that shows so works well for animal fur. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

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proudrex Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Taylorsville, Utah, USA Posts: 128 Blog Entries: 7	floor underlayment The ones I've used have one good side but there is printing on the other side which is difficult to sand off effectively. It works fine for one dimensional work or stacked projects as long as nobody sees the back side. Rex

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yost69 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berkeley Springs, WV Posts: 129	You talking advantech? or something else. I know advantech is sanded on one side and is almost like osb. We use luan and body putty for linoleum around here. Ben __________________ Alcohol is not the answer. It just makes you forget the question. http://www.huhdowhat.com

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08-22-2009, 11:13 PM	#5
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	thanks for the tip Terry. I will just have to try some. your friend Evie

08-23-2009, 06:01 AM	#6
Terry Jay Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sterling, AK Port Angeles, WA Posts: 33	Forgot, the word is 'underlayment'. Anyway, completely void-free, dimensionally stable. Seems like an alternate for Baltic Birch in some situations. Usually available only in full 4'x8' sheets unless you know a flooring contractor. Might also find it around new construction. Am now in seasonal move status so will try it in a couple weeks. The birch I got at the box store won't tolerate any close cuts as it just peels the surface lamination. Which is why you spend the money for BB. Just thought someone else may have tried it. Terry