Questions and Answers for Columbia Forest Products 3/4 in. x 2 ft. x 8 ft. PureBond Hickory Plywood Project Panel (Free Custom Cut Available)

A:  Do any of the hickory veneer plywood boards come in a rustic look?

A:  Hi Anonymous, unfortunately for this 3/4 in. x 2 ft. x 8 ft. PureBond Hickory Plywood Project Panel (Free Custom Cut Available), if ordered on Homedepot.com, will be shipped as it appears on Homedepot.com. We are not able to make changes to the product. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot!

A:  Hello, The Hickory veneer is 1/50" thick. There is no melamine on the back. It is Hickory veneer on the back as well.

A:  Hello, The edge of the panel is not intended to be exposed. I would recommend lumber to edge the panel in this application.

A:  You would not want to try and cut one into the panel, however, you could add a bullnose onto the panel to achieve the desired goal of a beautiful stair tread.

A:  #1. No way could you bullnose the multiple plys. You'd need to apply an edge or moulding. #2. I don't think the veneer would bear the constant traffic of footsteps and shoe grit of a family for many years. If it's one or two old people going up and down the stairs a few times a day in their house-slippers then it would make a nice looking landing. Otherwise I would suggest a subfloor and a flooring product. Not an expert, just my opinion.

A:  Stain as desired and maybe polyurethane. Edges will have to be covered. Don't expect cleanup to be like stone or typical counter top material. For food prep i would have a concern. It's plenty strong ... plenty pretty (if finished properly) ... as far as "cleaning fish on it" ... you see wood being used all the time on docks - but cutting board required i'd say. If water gets into the edges it could be a problem ... as will any plywood (except the really stinky ones with lots of toxic glue (China specials).

A:  Hello Fish, It's really not designed for use as a countertop. I would not recommend using this as a countertop unless there was some laminate applied to the panel.