By Glenda Taylor and Bob Vila | Updated Dec 28, 2020 5:06 PM
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Once reserved for subfloors and sheathing, construction-grade plywood is now making a splash as affordable residential finish flooring. There are two basic ways to go: Remove the existing flooring, such as carpet or vinyl, and then refinish the plywood subfloor beneath, or install new plywood, cut into planks, squares, or even small shapes to form a medallion design, atop an existing subfloor.
Whichever route you choose, if you take your time, pay attention to detail, and apply a tough topcoat such as polyurethane to stand up to everyday foot traffic, you can create a stunning, one-of-a-kind floor.
Here are some must-know plywood basics:
Consider these various ways to create incredible plywood floors.
Convinced? Cool! Just keep these two points in mind:
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