Pine Vs Plywood Flooring

People that see them in person think they are original to the house.

Pine vs plywood flooring. Yes you can use pine subfloors as primary flooring. Pine plywood is actually a rarity and typically used only in the production of knotty pine furniture. It is a light softer wood but it works well for basic construction projects. Spruce trees that have been allowed to grow and mature have been found to possess acoustical properties making the tree better suited for use in the construction of musical instruments such as guitars violins and pianos.

When used beneath flooring as a substrate plywood is generally considered the better material. While hardwood is solid all the way through plywood consists of multiple thicknesses of thin wood veneer layered at angles and. In many older houses the pine subfloor was the only floor and it held up well. Drawbacks include a thinner less insulated floor and a less durable surface than other flooring types.

Uncovered pine subflooring appeals to recycling enthusiasts as well as fans of distressed wood. Here are some must know plywood basics. We get asked all of the time about our wood floors. So i thought i would write a post specifically regarding our inexpensive wood flooring using pine boards and give you tips and tricks.

Osb flexes more than plywood. Our plywood pretty week is coming to a close and there s one topic we haven t covered yet. Low cost no surprise that the number 1 benefit of plywood flooring is the price. For that reason plywood is usually the recommended substrate if a wood substrate is needed.

When used beneath tile it can squeak when stepped on at best and at worst it may cause the grout 3 or tile itself to crack. The pros and cons of softwood flooring if you re in the market for a wood floor in a low traffic room don t ignore the rustic charm and extremely low cost of softwoods like pine. I have a post up about them already but it s included in with the entryway remodel. Many of the projects we have seen use pine plywood sheets with prices between 15 and 25 per sheet and with each sheet covering 32 square feet you quickly see that it s very easy to end up with a new floor self installed for around 1 per square foot.