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When and why did builders stop using hardwood floors and install plywood instead?
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∙ 17y ago
late 50's early 60's depending on where you live. Cost is the biggest factor. Both in material and labor. Much faster and cheaper to use plywood and carpet. Also cheaper carpet that most people wanted at the time.
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Can you install a new hardwood floor over existing hardwood floor?
Nope, you need to take out the old one, i believe. Edit - No, I disagree with this. This depends on the situation. If you have a hardwood floor installed on top of plywood, it is generally better to remove the hardwood and replace it. But, if there is no subfloor (and this is sometimes the case in the older homes in our area), then sometimes it is actually fine to install on top of the hardwood. The hardwood (or often pine if it's older) then becomes the subfloor and then you can nail on top of that. It is important, though, that the hardwood is installed perpendicular (or diagonal to that) for better installation. Oh, and it's important to look at heights and make sure there is enough clearance for the wood and that doors can be opened (or shaved).
What kind of flooring would be best to put on top of plywood?
hardwood or vinyl . tile on a raised foundation will always crack in the grout lines
Where would you use OSB and what does this stand for?
Used instead of plywood. Oriented Strand Board
What are floors made of?
Floors can be made of a number of materials, such as hardwood, stone, ceramic tiles, plywood covered with carpet or laminated or veneer tiles. In homes with concrete foundations the floors are concrete, but are covered with carpet, laminate, or tiles.
Is plywood a sustainable resource?
is plywood sustainable
Does Oregon make hardwood plywood?
Oregon makes hardwood plywood
Does Virginia make hardwood plywood?
Virginal makes hardwood plywood
Does North Carolina make hardwood plywood?
North Carolina makes hardwood plywood
Is Oregon a leading maker of hardwood plywood?
Oregon is a leading maker of hardwood plywood
Is Virginia a leading maker of hardwood plywood?
Virginal is a leading maker of hardwood plywood
How do you make a slapstick?
MAKING A SLAPSTICKHere's a picture:or instead of plywood use hardwood strip of similar size.
Is North Carolina a leading maker of hardwood plywood?
North Carolina is a leading maker of hardwood plywood
How many places manufactured hardwood plywood in 2000?
59 establishments principally manufactured hardwood plywood in 2000
What states make the most hardwood plywood?
Oregon, North Carolina, and Virginia lead in making hardwood plywood
Is plywood a hardwood?
There may be plywoods which include hardwood, but generally, and in my experience, the answer is "no".
Is plywood hardwood?
There may be plywoods which include hardwood, but generally, and in my experience, the answer is "no".
Is plywood a hard wood?
Almost all plywood is made from softwood however some plywood it made from hardwood.
