Q:At 3,148 lbs isn't it going to be hard to hang it? Or in other words, what really is the weight?
by|Feb 29, 2024
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A: Mapwrench, the average weight of 11/32" plywood is 37 lbs. among our plants.
by|Apr 8, 2024
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Q:If you paint or stain it can it be used for exterior siding
by|Feb 28, 2024
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A: Roger, We recommend using Ply-Bead in weather protected walls and ceilings. Ply-Bead's exposure classification is Exposure 1, not exterior. Therefore it cannot be used in a unprotected siding application.
by|Apr 9, 2024
Q:Is Minwax or Valspar tinted polyurethane coating an acceptable product for coating and surface sealing.
by|Feb 26, 2024
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A: Vincent, We do not recommend using minwax or polyurethane as a coating for Ply-Bead. As the repair material in PlyBead may not stain at the same rate.
by|Feb 26, 2024
Q:Can this be stained
by|Jan 16, 2024
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A: Fred, We do not recommend staining Ply-bead as we repair the panel and the repair product does not stain at the same rate as the wood.
by|Jan 17, 2024
Q:Can this be waterproofed for kitchen sink area?
by|Jan 11, 2024
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A: Tiffany, We do not recommend using as a backsplash of a kitchen sink area as it is not an exterior grade plywood.
by|Jan 12, 2024
Q:Can I replace drywall with this? Or does it need a drywall layer underneath?
by|Nov 27, 2023
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A: Jimmy, PlyBead can be installed direct to 16 oc. Studs.
by|Feb 9, 2024
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Q:Does this need to be sanded prior to finishing?
by|Nov 6, 2023
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A: Shaun, It does not need to be sanded prior to finishing.
by|Nov 17, 2023
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Q:can this be used for outside use like on a shed?
by|Nov 2, 2023
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A: Mike, For exterior applications, Ply-Bead requires weather protected areas such as porch ceiling and soffits.
by|Feb 27, 2024
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Q:Do you have to put sheet rock behind the ply bed paneling to install it? Or can it be just installed directly to wall studs?
by|Nov 1, 2023
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A: Eddd, You can install Ply-Bead direct to stud.
by|Nov 17, 2023
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Q:I have gone and looked at this product twice and it is finished where do I find the unfinished ?
by|Sep 15, 2023
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A: Bruce, Ply-Bead is a raw southern yellow pine panel with grooves 1.6 on center. We do not manufacture finished Ply-Bead.