Benefits of Plywood Flooring
A couple of years ago, my brother moved to a large, old character house. We've spent many happy hours there. The kids particularly love visiting because there's so much space in which to hide and play.
When Mark moved in he was determined to do as much of the renovation as possible and one of his biggest challenges was what to do with the old wooden floors that were too rough and damaged to be sanded back. He took his time researching into other possibilities but was concerned amount how much some of the choices were going to cost considering the area of the main floor. However, as the rest of the house is so lovely he wanted something that was stylish as well as affordable.
Some of the things he considered were installing a laminate or hardwood floor, laying down linoleum or having fitted carpets. But in the end he plumbed for installing some plywood flooring which is both an easy and good value solution.
Plywood flooring is available in an assortment of veneers, sizes and quality that can be modified for use anywhere in the home. Mark use it throughout the main floor starting at the front entrance, taking it through the living room, snug, family room and dining room. Then you can ring the changes in the different rooms by adding you choice of area rugs.
I was totally fascinated by Mark's brad nailer, which enable him to install the flooring without leaving protruding nail. Apparently, another choice would have been to screw the floor down and camoflague the heads with wooden buttons or filler. Plywood flooring can also be secured with adhesive.
Seeing Mark's efforts sparked my interest in this type of flooring so I had a look around the internet for similar projects. One example I really liked used a birch veneer which had lovely natural grains and a super shiney finish. The natural look is easier to clean apparently and shows less of the dust and dirt that accumulates between cleanings. Darker finishes are often more difficult to keep looking clean and maintain. They're inclined to show dust and all the minor scratches and dents that appear with normal wear and tear.
Another consideration when choosing plywood flooring for your home is that you'll most likely have to install it yourself so you'll need some diy skills. Flooring specialists rarely recommend plywood as an option despite it being a good value, low maintainance and durable choice for most famlies.