Plywood Flooring After One Year

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  • @The-Real-Ando
    @The-Real-Ando 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Mate I’m a builder and you’ve done some things “wrong” and you sure have taken some unnecessary flak from some commentators, BUT, for the price you paid you have got a great result. Good on you, keep up the good work. You’re happy, you’re family is happy, everyone else can take a walk.

  • @lorrieharkey3383
    @lorrieharkey3383 6 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Oh, and regarding nails, dings and scratches: I want character and I feel it has a much more authentic look and feel. Would take this over laminate ANY day.

    • @firesign4297
      @firesign4297 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😊.meeeee too😊👍👍

  • @eaglefree50
    @eaglefree50 6 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    You took a lot of abuse from the haters, much more than you deserved my man. But the result speaks volumes ("res ipsa loquitur"; the thing speaks for itself). Outstanding!!! Great job all the way around.

    • @teresanoel4035
      @teresanoel4035 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Terry Herman very well said

  • @BestLittleStudio
    @BestLittleStudio 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You may think others think it is silly but I fully agree with you. The scratches, gouges, little stains etc in an old hardwood floor give you the timeline and the character of the occupants of the house.
    "Seethat stain, that's where timmy lost a tooth spinning in circles and fell down".
    "That cratch there is rom the old couch we had for 10 years".
    Just all kinds of stories in things like that.

  • @morganf5959
    @morganf5959 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    THE FLOOR IS AMAZING!
    I am "floored" by the negativity ... is hate looking for a home? Im sorry you were dealing with all that ... but you seem to have ignored them all and powered on to an amazing floor with a happy little Angel who seems to feel quite comfortable on it! THANK YOU for sharing it!

  • @lmcsquaredgreendale3223
    @lmcsquaredgreendale3223 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I watched all three of your videos and I am impressed at your ingenuity and how you provided your family with lovely flooring at a reasonable price, but what amounted to a great deal of your time. Not everyone would have worked as hard to provide for their family. Kudos to you sir. I am about to tear up carpeting in my bedroom that is no longer viable no matter how many times I steam clean it and I looked at Bamboo 3/4 inch flooring, but the colors they offer do not work with my furniture which was my grandmothers and will never see paint. A lot of people said in the comments just do bamboo dude, without taking into consideration that not all of us want yellow or golden floors that will not work with the antiques inherited and their original finish that is part of the reason that they are so cherished. You have provided me with another option and I especially appreciate the follow-up video; many people who upload DIY videos do not provide us with the information on how well their project turned out under use by a family, especially one with small children and pets. You are indeed a Family Dad.

  • @ritagaston1556
    @ritagaston1556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Scratching and gouging happens with hardwood too.
    Love the old farmhouse natural look. Just beautiful.!!

  • @jWall45652
    @jWall45652 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for doing a follow up!! Beautiful craftsmanship! Nice work.

  • @Ricopolico
    @Ricopolico 7 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Praise the Lord! Thank you for having that (apparently) rare combination of brains and regard for your viewers required to post a follow-up. Well done.

  • @bryangatewood6749
    @bryangatewood6749 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    People who speak trash about Plywood flooring have no clue what pre-engineered stuff is made from. I'd say you can get just as good or if not a better product out of plywood if you finish it properly and use the right wood. The stuff you get at the store has a very thin veneer of either wood or a polyboard of some kind along with compressed fiber board stuff. Great job!

    • @junkworks1
      @junkworks1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Baked aluminum oxide
      Very hard & durable is one difference, but i like the intangibles of plywood flooring better.

    • @Chris-mx4jb
      @Chris-mx4jb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you're missing the fact that all plywood is rotary peeled(for cost). your plywood floor will always look inferior to the resawn veneer laminated to plywood

    • @DanielinLaTuna
      @DanielinLaTuna 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, but the laminate will always go “kilckiy-klack” when you walk on it, and the 3/4 ply won’t.

    • @Chris-mx4jb
      @Chris-mx4jb 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      laminate and laminated is a major difference

    • @DanielinLaTuna
      @DanielinLaTuna 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chris I always go with white oak, but I’m not on a budget . My neighbor did hers in 4” pine ply; turned out ok. Rustic though. Perhaps the secret is in the finishing materials?

  • @doggovision8765
    @doggovision8765 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched all 3 videos and could not be more impressed. I've put down several engineered floors and this competes with them all. Always love it when someone take an idea and shares with such great results.

  • @kimberlymiller8988
    @kimberlymiller8988 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a house years ago it was 101 years old. The flooring was just like this. I loved it. You have done an amazing job. 👏

  • @missiecarroll2901
    @missiecarroll2901 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    all the scrapes the floor gets just gives it personality. I love this look!

  • @joe2531007
    @joe2531007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am thoroughly impressed. I am building an off grid home and now know the floor I want to install. Thanks for an informative vid.

  • @shelleylee8774
    @shelleylee8774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have just watched all 3 of your plywood plank flooring videos and will bookmark them. We will embark on a total remodel of an old mobile home soon and this is exactly how I want to do the floors throughout. Your videos are so down-to-earth practical and the results are just what we are looking for. Thank you so much for your thorough explanations and practical suggestions. Especially the follow-up which is proof your method provides long-lasting results for the budget-minded do-it-yourselfers!

  • @charliethecharger
    @charliethecharger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I watched all 3 videos, nice work!

  • @brendaschoonover3951
    @brendaschoonover3951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We’re doing this now! Turning out beautiful! Thank you.

  • @ELCADAROSA
    @ELCADAROSA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the update! You’ve given me food-for-thought towards renovating my house.

  • @victoriao2484
    @victoriao2484 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have just moved into a home that we bought off the tax sales and the previous people who where in here 10 years ago painted the floor white. It’s a hassle to peel off so I decided to take room by room and do something. Thank you for sharing this because I will be doing this project!

  • @leikilimaile2565
    @leikilimaile2565 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gosh I love it! We priced having our floors done and it would have been a few thousand ugh! Now I can see it happening we Can have beautiful wood floors, Thank you so much!

  • @TheMichaelGrace
    @TheMichaelGrace 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's really cool. I like the look of it. Thanks for sharing the update on how it has faired.

  • @wesfrazier5739
    @wesfrazier5739 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You made a believer outta me! I'm doin this in my house.l like the look and simplicity of it. Thanks

  • @thomaspigg306
    @thomaspigg306 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've watched all three videos and I think it looks great. I remember back when I was a kid this is how my Father and I floored our entire house (granted it was 50 some odd years ago but still). Don't pay any attention to the haters, they didn't buy any of it, help you install any of it, and didn't have to live with it either. Good job young man. Kudos to you!!!

  • @ericwhitlow7364
    @ericwhitlow7364 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That floor is beautiful. And yes the scratches make it look even better.

  • @amandajoyhunnell2062
    @amandajoyhunnell2062 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your floor videos. I just saw them last night, and showed my husband. We will begin our flooring project next week. Thanks for the video.

  • @SS60926
    @SS60926 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing idea, well planned out, excellent DIY help for installation (just perfect amount of time used for video!), and it was pleasant to watch someone enjoy the actual work doing the project, not only the finished product. Well done!

  • @dugfriendly
    @dugfriendly 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it. My little house was built about 100 years ago and this would fit nicely and is more affordable for me. Thank you!

  • @isabella-lp3nw
    @isabella-lp3nw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did the same thing to my home.. years later.. it's holding up and i love it more than when i first did it.. any scratches just add to the charm

  • @melosmoov2u
    @melosmoov2u 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks Great! Even after a year. Excellent. And Summer is adorable.

  • @sandrashadowmckever
    @sandrashadowmckever 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After a year that floor looks awesome! Great job and I want to do that with my floor now.

  • @michaeldc80able
    @michaeldc80able 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job on those floors 👌 I'm tempted to do that in my van conversion. God bless you brother!

  • @robbiesalyers8490
    @robbiesalyers8490 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the floors look great. So, great that I bookmarked your videos so that, hopefully, I can get my floors done the same way.

  • @robertalbertsen9641
    @robertalbertsen9641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the update, I never thought to use plywood as a flooring material.

  • @SirCracker
    @SirCracker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still looks amazing. Thank you so much for sharing these three videos with us I am definitely doing this because of you. I greatly appreciate the time and effort you put in to make sure to film this correctly. One recommendation would be to upload all three videos into one big video. Thanks dude

  • @nancybeckwith1543
    @nancybeckwith1543 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really cool!!! I can’t believe how awesome you made these floors!!! I definitely will try this!!!

  • @randyknecht1
    @randyknecht1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! I was worried about how the poly would hold up to dogs running around. It still looks great. Good luck with your move.

  • @db5095
    @db5095 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched all 3 videos and didnt want to comment till I saw the end result. I think the floor turned out GREAT , you saved money ,and got the satisfaction of doing it yourself. Also the fact that you did it with second hand tools was very impressive. Great job..

  • @bighunter2630
    @bighunter2630 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks awesome, thanks for the videos and hope you and your family are doing well.

  • @mikewatte4478
    @mikewatte4478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    im in ireland and about to re vamp a house. your ideas have got me excited. i might need a few tips from you soon. nice work buddy.

  • @levonthedon
    @levonthedon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tried ,Tested and passed with flying colors. Good work sir!!

  • @chadholtry5760
    @chadholtry5760 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I appreciate your channel and the scripture at the end.

  • @bonniel4325
    @bonniel4325 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your floors are amazing, much more solid, and better quality than engineered wood. Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tictactoe325
    @tictactoe325 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd do this in my future home. Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @Halcyon4799
    @Halcyon4799 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the update we did this in our master bedroom about a month ago used liquid nails to secure though since went down on concrete (single story house in southern AZ) glad I found first video

  • @Roz154
    @Roz154 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing. This is a fantastic idea. We r renovating our old,old house and this will save us so much money.

  • @RemainsUnnamed1
    @RemainsUnnamed1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the update! God bless you and your Family sir!!

  • @Stevenowski
    @Stevenowski 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the look. I'm going to do an install on top of a concrete floor. I will float the first couple layers and then nail the top layer on top of the floating pieces.
    I will be using Oak, so I can call it a hardwood floor!

  • @horanbenjamin
    @horanbenjamin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the follow up not sure if my wife would like it because it wouldn't be completely seamless but i love it great job

  • @Seezor
    @Seezor 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been thinking about how this would work and look for years. great job and thanks for sharing.

  • @juliehoran1850
    @juliehoran1850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a great project idea. Have to remove carpet this is super i thank you for your helpful videos. Its so perfect for us too.

  • @elisampley7598
    @elisampley7598 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Floor is gorgeous and thanks for the update. I'm deff doing this. Thanks because I've been stressing over the amount of money I've been planning to spend on hardwood floors. And your daughter is too cute lol.

  • @sweetgothfromhell
    @sweetgothfromhell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I did this in my house use a belt sander medium grade and fine grade then use sanding sealer then clear poly and after four years still good very durable...

  • @brandoncaldwell95
    @brandoncaldwell95 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see it held up. What im wanting to do when I get my 2 room prefab cabin kit on my property.

  • @DH48635
    @DH48635 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job..Floor has held up well and still looks nice.

  • @northcountryhermit5057
    @northcountryhermit5057 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Job Pal! I'm going for it!! I live in an old farmhouse, and this might just do. it for me!!

  • @BenjasUberHobby
    @BenjasUberHobby 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the update! I was wondering how things were holding up.

  • @joanbelmont5450
    @joanbelmont5450 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for posting the video promptly!! I was waiting on it to make a decision and we are doing it. The floor looks nice. You did a wonderful job!! Thanks so much. Maybe I let you know how our project turned out. :)

  • @brassj67
    @brassj67 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still looks fantastic!

  • @freakinlyrical9086
    @freakinlyrical9086 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic job! and Series... glad I watched them all.

  • @txredkim867
    @txredkim867 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the floor looks awesome and it's held up very well. I personally like the scratches and dings...all real wood floors have them it adds to the character! Who wants the same old laminate everybody else has anyway, I don't. Good job!

  • @leesullivan6743
    @leesullivan6743 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like it! Think we will do this in our next project 😊 never would of thought of plywood till I watched this. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge 👍🏼

  • @eurecaprojetos
    @eurecaprojetos 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job. Thanks for your job review. Good luck with the new home.

  • @jojorenee
    @jojorenee 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Character! Scratches, dents, that's what gives it the authentic look!. I love it

  • @AsTheWheelsTurn
    @AsTheWheelsTurn 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    oh wow I just commented on the original video then found this one,answers both my questions! looks like it held up just as well as any wood floor would and indeed it looks nice finished. I think im gonna give this a try in my office, gonna go with 4" planks and oak instead,we shall see how it turns out!

    • @OOpSjm
      @OOpSjm 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      AsTheWheelsTurn use a sealer before staining. liners s softwood.

    • @kamilagacek4897
      @kamilagacek4897 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ian Powell s

  • @misssmith8770
    @misssmith8770 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    It turned out and held up very well.

  • @colombepetite
    @colombepetite 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was wondering if this was possible. I am a DIWife and I laid bamboo interlocking planks in our new home. My daughter, who rents my old home, needs her carpets replaced. I know what we paid for our floors and I did not feel like spending that kind of money on a house I may sell in a few years. I may save up extra to get the oak as I like the grain better, but these videos have been EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

  • @codyspencer557
    @codyspencer557 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your daughter has such an adorable smile:)

  • @yliberal6355
    @yliberal6355 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like the floors, they look fantastic!!!

  • @patmurdie
    @patmurdie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your did an awesome job, love the floors...

  • @soseconds6591
    @soseconds6591 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great! I've done this in my brother's rental mobile homes. We glue (Liquid Nails) and brad nail the planks to the subfloor. Instead of staining and polying, I painted the floors with high gloss oil-base paint in light gray (neutral color). Tenants move out and I just paint on a fresh coat of paint. It is more cost effective and durable than carpet and linoleum. And, it really looks great! No more ripping out and replacing flooring every 12-18 months.

  • @runtylerrun3898
    @runtylerrun3898 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I loved the way the floor turned out so much my wife and I did this in our living room. Well currently doing we are waiting for our 5th coat of polyurethane to dry. We can't wait for it to be done and move our furniture back in. Thank you so much for helpful tips.

    • @SSLFamilyDad
      @SSLFamilyDad  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      glad to hear it! We loved ours and have now moved and are planning another room as well. Thanks for following up!

    • @soniapatterson7254
      @soniapatterson7254 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      great to see some pictures please?

  • @TC-dw6wg
    @TC-dw6wg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's funny how the dog was looking around in the beginning of the video at the empty room as if trying to figure out who he was talking to.

  • @g3attack
    @g3attack 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks AMAZING!!!

  • @lorrieharkey3383
    @lorrieharkey3383 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy I watched all 3 videos, great job and saving to faves plus subscribing. Thanks so much!!

  • @revk8611
    @revk8611 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks fantastic! Well done.

  • @triplebbenditbreakitbodgei3743
    @triplebbenditbreakitbodgei3743 7 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I put hard wood ply flooring down 22 years ago and its just starting to be beyond clean/repair standards that's with dogs and 3 kids, I don't think i could have found anything else with that longevity

    • @jussayinmipeece1069
      @jussayinmipeece1069 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      is it just me or are your kids taking a while to grow up? :)

    • @supermodelatlanta1354
      @supermodelatlanta1354 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Triple B (Bend it, Break it, Bodge it!) 🤔

    • @SLickev92
      @SLickev92 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hardwood last longer lol. But okay.

  • @AndreaS-oq7sw
    @AndreaS-oq7sw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. I'm impressed.

  • @patrickbear7261
    @patrickbear7261 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The floor is beautiful.

  • @palabful
    @palabful 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was going to ask the question then found the answer in this video. Awesome story/idea, sir. I have a small wood shop, my garage, and so I'm thinking about doing this. I'm almost not considering heavy traffic, I think it'll look good anyways.

  • @jahookulchamusic
    @jahookulchamusic 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job, thanks for your time and effort

  • @bettyhouk8727
    @bettyhouk8727 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your daughter is so cute, and the dog is to, you are a good person, and I am thinking about ripping out the carpet in my home so I am considering all options. I am sure there is cement flooring under the carpet. Your floors look real.nice, Good Job ! 👍 🌈👵🏻

  • @MichaelStoneqm3
    @MichaelStoneqm3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like it, I'm getting ready to make 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 6' & 4' planking using maple on one side. Building a 438' sq. ft tiny house, all my kids now have kids so I am on my next phase of life... Living 🤣. I love my children & grandchildren and love when they visit. Now my house is set up for them. God bless, really nice work on those floors 👍🏻.

  • @pamelamckenzie4446
    @pamelamckenzie4446 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!

  • @dianeshelley6439
    @dianeshelley6439 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Floors look really good.

  • @maggiefriedrichs777
    @maggiefriedrichs777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the follow up video.

  • @flippy2332
    @flippy2332 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the idea and creativity! Takes guts to try something new. The sanded corners give kind of a beveled edge plank look with the stain and polished poly in the sunlight looks really nice. Glad you didn't have any issues with wear or planks coming up. You might look into some of the newer bamboo engineered flooring if you do another project. very durable, don't have to rip, sand, stain, refinish and is super cheap and installs super easily. Thanks for the vid!

  • @kathryndowlearn3709
    @kathryndowlearn3709 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Looking forward to more episodes!

  • @leonflores9461
    @leonflores9461 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great, I'll be doing this!!

  • @giv-er-dat-luh
    @giv-er-dat-luh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great Idea and I am strongly considering this as I have just bought a house. And I even work at a flooring store, but hey stuffs expensive. Thanks for the details of your experiences. Cheers.

  • @excuseme130
    @excuseme130 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks very good ! It's a good alternative . Thank you so much!

  • @raynechantel2738
    @raynechantel2738 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This floor looks better than my "big box" tongue and groove that I just had installed. I have large separation between boards - it is winter so hopefully the summer will make it better and I did acclimate my floor before installing - just not quality. Love yours and will do in the next bedroom I am pulling carpet off of. Thanks for the update - I liked watching your first video and really appreciate you posting this - especially while moving. Thanks

  • @brussell639
    @brussell639 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it looks better after a little aging, seriously. In your second video where you finished it, I thought it looked good for what it was, but I really like it even more with a little wear and tear on it. I keep seeing comments about you getting a lot of hate over this. That's pretty typical from people that can't or won't go thru the effort, but like to run down everyone else. Awesome job, keep up the good work!

  • @treenopie
    @treenopie 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:37 How adorable is that!

  • @VANESSASVANLIFEJOURNEY
    @VANESSASVANLIFEJOURNEY 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    *it held up really well*

  • @uphylme9350
    @uphylme9350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is so cute, almost makes me want to have rug-rats. awwww.

  • @nancywilliams7997
    @nancywilliams7997 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    All I can say I loved when you put it down and still love it today. We have a cabin and it has given us ideas that I truly appreciate. Be blessed and are you moving to a new house?

  • @willymags123
    @willymags123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos I love to learn wonderful job. I also love that you put scripture at the end I love that fact thank you so much

  • @elliottj4746
    @elliottj4746 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic job for plywood wow

  • @7flat9
    @7flat9 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love it!

  • @jpizzleforizzle
    @jpizzleforizzle 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing.
    If the chance arises I will definitely do this!