Is there a recommended way to refinish a plywood floor?
The workshop on the corner of my lot was built in the early '40s and has a
plywood floor.
I cleaned it as preparation for painting and it looks pretty good in many
places, so I'm wondering if there's anyway to finish it as though it was
hardwood. I might rent a floor sander but don't know what to expect since it
is plywood: I can imagine going through every ply, trying to get a smooth
surface.
A complete waste of time?
"William Andersen" wrote:
> Is there a recommended way to refinish a plywood floor?
> The workshop on the corner of my lot was built in the early '40s and
has a
> plywood floor.
> I cleaned it as preparation for painting and it looks pretty good in
many
> places, so I'm wondering if there's anyway to finish it as though it
was
> hardwood.
I'd patch any damaged areas then paint with a goods oil based porch
and floor enamel along with the proper primer.
That's assuming you can find good oil based P&F these days.
Lew
"William Andersen" <[email protected]> wrote in
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> Is there a recommended way to refinish a plywood floor?
> The workshop on the corner of my lot was built in the early '40s and
> has a plywood floor.
> I cleaned it as preparation for painting and it looks pretty good in
> many places, so I'm wondering if there's anyway to finish it as though
> it was hardwood. I might rent a floor sander but don't know what to
> expect since it is plywood: I can imagine going through every ply,
> trying to get a smooth surface.
> A complete waste of time?
>
You might want to take a "core sample" somewhere. If it's 1940's
plywood, it could be really good stuff, with quality material in each
layer.
Puckdropper
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"Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'd patch any damaged areas then paint with a goods oil based porch
> and floor enamel along with the proper primer.
>
> That's assuming you can find good oil based P&F these days.
>
> Lew
>
>
Agreed. And or use an epoxy garage floor paint and roll it on.
Thanks for suggesting the epoxy - I never thought of that.
My original intent was to clean the floor and paint it so that it would be
clean, and also to brighten the place up a bit. When I scrubbed one section,
the wood was a beautiful golden color. That's when I wondered if there was
any way to attempt refinishing plywood: some sections are just dirty, others
have been painted with different colors and types of paint over the years.
I think I'll try a light sanding - it will at least remove some dirt.
I had originally thought of varnishing it, if it looks nice, instead of
painting it. But, I think the epoxy will be a better idea than varnish: more
durable and available in lighter colors.
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>
>> I'd patch any damaged areas then paint with a goods oil based porch
>> and floor enamel along with the proper primer.
>>
>> That's assuming you can find good oil based P&F these days.
>>
>> Lew
>>
>>
>
> Agreed. And or use an epoxy garage floor paint and roll it on.
>