While hardwood is solid all the way through plywood consists of multiple thicknesses of thin wood veneer layered at angles and then glued and compressed under heat to form a strong laminated.
Plywood to hardwood looking floors.
Let the primer dry according to the manufacturer s directions and then examine it.
I used a brad nailer to attach each board.
Plywood is very porous and can absorb a lot of.
With that in mind you need to leave a 3 8 gap between.
You don t want lifting or squeaking to ruin the hardwood effect.
Prime the plywood by applying a latex primer with a paint roller.
Floors from plywood to hardwood look.
Bolster the number of 1 3 4 inch screws holding the plywood to the joists especially at the corners of the sheets.
Staggered is more natural if you want it to look like a true hardwood floor.
Take the plywood sheet into planks next fit them together flat and adhere together using a durable adhesive like glue creating stunning wood floors.
When you start your placement keep in mind that wood will shrink and swell with temperature changes.