Installing Under Wallpaper, Murals, and More

Plywood is mostly known for its use in construction and furniture manufacturing. But the various styles of this wood product have many other uses, including some not so well known ones. The large surface area and dimensional stability of plywood make it ideal for many artistic purposes, including installing under wallpaper, creating murals and making … Read more

Plywood Over Linoleum

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Eventually, any linoleum floor reaches a point where it needs replacing. While linoleum is a durable material, highly resistant to abrasion, it can only take so much. Eventually, it becomes damaged enough that it has to be replaced. But in most cases, we just plain get tired of it long before that, deciding that it’s … Read more

Nails vs. Screws for Plywood: Which One Should You Use?

Choosing between nails and screws for plywood? Learn the pros and cons of each, including strength, ease of installation, and best use cases for your project.

Nails or Screws for Plywood – Which one is More Suitable Plywood, in its various forms, is one of the world’s most extensively used wood products today. It is used in constructing houses, crates, furniture, and store fixtures. You would find the use of plywood in most of the wooden furniture in your home and … Read more

Plywood for Hurricane Protection

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Hurricanes can cause considerable damage, with wind speeds topping 150 mph. Worse than that, everything the wind tears off homes and other buildings becomes a ballistic object, increasing the damage caused downstream. Protecting one’s home from this onslaught can be challenging, especially protecting the windows, the most vulnerable part of any home. Knowing how to … Read more