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Small Cabin Forum / Useful Links and Resources / Inexpensive Plywood Plank Floors

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rockies Member	# Posted: 5 Mar 2019 09:31pm Reply  I've always liked plywood floors, although usually I've seen them installed as one large 4x8 sheet. Now that I've seen how ice plywood plank floors look I'm going to try it. https://www.remodelaholic.com/diy-plywood-flooring-pros-cons-tips/
Princelake Member	# Posted: 6 Mar 2019 07:08am - Edited by: Princelake Reply  Not a bad idea to make your own plank flooring. A ton of work but material costs would be low if you can find cheap plywood. Here a sheet of 1/2" plywood is $30 canadian which is close to $1 a sqft and you can pick up cheap 12mm laminate for that price
mojo Member	# Posted: 6 Mar 2019 10:03am Reply  This is my plan when I build this spring....I ordered my cabin as a pre-cut kit, and was originally intending to install on skids so it's coming with a plywood floor. I've since decided to go with a concrete slab and since the plywood is already bought, I'm going to plank it and install over the rigid foam/OSB floor.
rockies Member	# Posted: 6 Mar 2019 07:43pm - Edited by: rockies Reply  This article on the Green Building Advisor site is for prime (paid) members but there's enough info in the intro to guide you in the right direction. https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/installing-rigid-foam-concrete-slab Insulation under the slab. https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/polyethylene-under-concrete-slabs
itsals1 Member	# Posted: 7 Mar 2019 09:11pm Reply  We did this at our home. Lots of work ripping down the plywood. We went with 3” wide strips 3/4” thickness, southern yellow Pine. I would never do it again! I installed 2 1/4” x3/4” solid red oak and it’s way easier and a much more durable floor. AD5A65A6A08D48B58.jpeg 8C2E3D0A59FF47E5A.jpeg
mojo Member	# Posted: 8 Mar 2019 08:55am - Edited by: mojo Reply  Quoting: itsals1 We went with 3” wide strips Looks great...but I can see why you hated it. The narrower the strips, the more work involved. I'll be going with wide boards...mostly because I like the look, but also to save me some time and agony.

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