Plywood as Finish part 2 Installation Tips Finishing

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My design studio acts a lab for experimentation, in this video I discuss lessons learned from installing plywood as a finished wall surface. • The four main discussion points covered are: • 1) Material thickness: 1/2 - 3/4 typical range. NOTE: if you're using sprayed foam insulation in your walls, the plywood covering must act as an ignition barrier for the foam - thickness will be critical. Thickness also affects: translation of framing inconsistencies to the finished surface, stability and price. • 2) Panel cores and veneer faces. Steer clear of the Chinese Plywoods. Choose panels from the same lot and age if possible. Veneer plywood has a front and back side; the less banded side is the finished face. Take care when cutting to avoid material blow-out. • 3) Attachment. Concealed versus exposed fastener. I recommend a concealed clip as well as a tip for aligning the finished face of the panels (it's a special fastener). • 4) Finishing. Determine the project goals first, then select the finish. Mine were: • Low sheen • Preserve natural wood appearance • Easy to apply • Non-yellowing • I review oil-based and water-based finishes, Danish oil, spar varnish, paste wax, natural soap (Hans Wenger furniture), and finally WOCA oil + lye. • For a broader material discussion please see part 1: • Plywood as Finish • ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ • Please watch: Making a Site Model - The Outpost Project • • Making a Site Model - The Outpost Pro... • ~-~~-~~~-~~-~

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