Type of plywood for kitchen floor

Sep 20, 2005 4 Replies

I am going to replace a section of the kitchen floor with plywood (the floorboards are quite badly damaged) and I'm a bit confused as to the different types available.



I know that WBP = water and boilproof, but what is the difference between marine grade and exterior grade?



Would birch plywood be suitable for flooring?



TIA



Mr F.



Exterior is WBP - marine is much more expensive and you probably don't need it unless you're making a boat.

If it's WBP :-)

wouldnt it look better to use floorboards?

NT

If they were exposed then yes. They will be covered with vinyl and then when I get round to replacing all the cupboards I will probably use ceramic tiles.

Mr F.

then why the extra expense of ply?

NT

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