My husband and I did plywood flooring at our ranch in the country. So many people said we were crazy.. they have been installed seven years ago and they look fantastic. I love the natural wear and tear here and there because it’s a country environment, so it really fits in.

Can we see an update of how your floor looks. Great idea with staining different colors!

Absolutely stunning!

@redneckryan

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Kristie !

I like that you involve the kids. Well done, dad.

I am so PROUD of you that you Stained the wood Before you lay them down... I watch all these shows on TV and they put up RAW wood, and wonder why it looks "OFF" because they have not "TESTED" them on the RAW wood... All wood is Different... I have been doing Furniture Refinishing for over 45 years... Thank you so much for this GREAT Video...

I think this flooring looks great its something I would have never considered but now I am going to consider doing it and the color choice looks really good .

@redneckryan

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Bronson. We love it.

Sweet project. I would have used a roller to finish, but other than that it looks amazing.

@redneckryan

2 ай бұрын

That might have been quicker, I was following the directions on the can. With all of the hard work i had into it at that point, I didn't want to mess it up.

This is one of the best videos ever. You deserve a lot more views

@redneckryan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Dominique, I agree.

Really like the varying colors!! Awesome!

@redneckryan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, they look even better in person, we need to have you guys out.

Hey bro, I know its a year later but your video is truly very helpful as I'm doing the exact thing, plus your beard is brilliant! Cheers my man!

This is fantastic . Can’t believe it’s plywood . Great job

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

It turned out better than I expected and we love it!

Hey thank you kindly for your video. I am definitely trying this in my bathroom!!

@redneckryan

8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Good luck. Make sure you do your homework on the varnish I'd look into something alittle more waterproof than the one I used.

The floor joists were p;robably installed upside down. Most people do not know that joists have a slight crown to them. They should be installed crown side up, then the weight of flooring straightens them.

Outstanding craftsmanship You show offs 😜

Great video. Floor looks great.

I just came across a fb video of plywood flooring today 1.18.24, and thought let me see what you tube has. I absolutely love your design choice in colors and how well you've explained the steps. I think I've finally found my floors. We've been walking on painted concrete for 2 years. It's worked and we've got alot of compliments on it but I always knew it was my temporary choice.

@redneckryan

5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Good luck. Should be way easier on concrete than the subfloor I have. Use lots of glue!

@cute_canadian_redhead6747

4 ай бұрын

I am considering this flooring for my concrete basement floors. What prep would you do on the concrete floors? My concrete floors are in my basement.. do I seal the floor first or put down sub flooring?

I like the different colours looks mad

@redneckryan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks? I think?

@icantcook9998

3 жыл бұрын

In Another words awesome

@redneckryan

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. I must not be up on the lingo.

Why doesn’t this video have any views?? This is absolutely amazing! Awesome work!!

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin. I wonder the same thing daily. KZread algorithm... don't forget to share like and subscribe. Thanks for watching!

Nice idea, the different colors of stain. I'm not sure fan of the cherry (never have been), but I like the darker ones, especially. I saw a diamond pattern done with the plywood, and I think the multiple colors of stain with the diamond pattern would be fanfreakingtastic for my kitchen floor! Thanks for the idea!

Man this wood floor just floored me. The colour combinations are amazing. Great sense of styling. Superb look. Would really love if you could create some kind of list or pdf that people could access and do themselves. Lime lapse is too quick for beginners and you seem to have experience. Cheers

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This is the first floor I have ever put down. I am in no way a subject matter expert. Just wanted to share what I learned.

Awesome!!! I'm going to do this in my bus conversion.. different colors.. love this

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I F*****g like this guy already. Banjo Playin’ scared me for some reason. (I got a pretty mouth). Good Job. I may try this on my lil shack this summer !

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John Good luck!

Beautiful!

Applying the varathane at the end made a big difference… I like shiny floors so I thought it looked very beautiful.

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I used the satin. There is a gloss version also for a shiny finish.

BEAUTIFUL COLORS! Love it 💞💞💞

Great video! Looks great! How is it holding up (scratches, dings, etc.)? What kind of wood is the plywood? What is the plywood thickness? How do you keep dirt from getting into the cracks in between the boards? If you spill water or a drink on the floor, how do you prevent the water from seeping in between the cracks between the boards? Won't the water go in between and underneath the boards and ruin your OSB underlayment? Thanks, so much.

@867530965

27 күн бұрын

That's sanded plywood 1/4 , 3/8 or 15/32 i used 15/32. you don't have to worry about crack or spilled water the urethane takes care of that. Just keep the all the planks EXACTLY the same width and butted tightly together. put at least four thin coats of urethane letting it completely dry between coats. no problems, 2 years and 2 kids spilling everything you can think of.

Looks fantastic

I love all the colors looks great

@redneckryan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brandy, we love it too!

luv this floor covering , this turned ut awesome

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We think so too!

Wow! It’s really beautiful 😍.

What a beautiful floor.

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Denise! We think so too!

Ryan, I love what you have done here. I have two mobile homes welded together and there is an uneven hump. I have never removed the flooring totally to see what the problem is, probably the weld. I purchased it this way and would like to renovate it but your idea above is the answer because of the hardiness and the durability and the cost. This unit is offset a lake so the humidity levels are higher! Just beautiful and looks like I could tackle it!!

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And good luck Doris!

looks awesom!

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

We think so too Angie!

Good idea however I would consider the longevity of plywood as the surface finish laminate is probably 2 mm thick this is the only downside of this idea which immediately sprang to mind, the possibility of a hard varnish top coat would help overcome this weakness......still 10 out of 10 for effort 🇬🇧💪🇬🇧💪🇬🇧

@redneckryan

6 ай бұрын

Still looks great after 2 years. I think it will hold up alot better than some of the wood laminate products on the market and most of those boast 20 years. Cheers.

Looks amazing. Good job 👏

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

NICE!!

Very nice!! Thanks for the tips as we prepare to use 3/4" thick 12" X 12' planks.

@redneckryan

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

That looks good

Beautiful Work

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks cody!

Nice job 👍

Looks great mang

@redneckryan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we think so too!

Awesome 🎉

Fantastic job. I'm building a log cabin and was looking for an attractive and cost effective covering over 3/4 osb. I love the multi stains!

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Liam, we love it and it's holding up great.

I'm thinking of doing this but then I have this idea of collecting driftwood as well

Beautiful Brother! 💪🏿👍🏿You are Amazing my dude!

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcus, you're amazing too!

@marcusmackerl6601

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckryan thank you sir!

Very nice.

@redneckryan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lauren. We are very pleased with the way they turned out.

This is a Fantastic Video... but the background noise/music was a little too loud, making it hard to hear you at times... We do Not need background noise... We just want to HEAR you Talk...

Wow that floor came off awesome I love it the only problem I have I would love to do that line I closed in my breezeway and it’s already got bored Lani because it was a deck. So then I put down half inch plywood could not use 3/4 Because it was too sick to go under the door so I had to stop and think how to do this so I had to level one side up with shims and the other side is a little high but I’ve got it at work it looks awesome I came out good so now I’m thinking I have quarter inch plywood

Beautiful

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We think do too!

@geminitalks7749

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckryan not just the floor but whole family and friends, stay blessed.

This is the most beautiful floor I've ever seen

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Manuel! We really like ow it turned out.

@manuelavendano3891

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckryan What's been your experience with plywood flooring instead of regular hardwood?

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

It has been great so far.

Those floors are HOT!

At quarter inch plywood that would fit right under the door but I loved all the different colors that you did I wonder if I could tape it off and stain it like you did and then put a polyurethane thanks for all the cool tips Lesia DUCK I wish I could send you pictures

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

You could try it on a sample piece. Not sure how well staining works with tape the way it soaks into the wood.

This is the most beautiful wood floor I've seen. It would have been really nice to have more video showing the finished results in all the rooms. As the video was ending I was so disappointed. But excellent job. Just love the floor.

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, here's a video on my other channel where you can see more of the floor after we are all moved in. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmip0rptY7K1cto.html

@kumite14u

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckryan Thank you!

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

@@kumite14u thank you

I love this idea!!! Before I do it to my house how is it holding up?

@redneckryan

3 ай бұрын

2 years in. 3 kids 3 dogs. Holding up better than expected. I wish I would of used more glue in some spots. There are a few boards that are loose I need to pry up and re glue.

With the price of plywood I am going to with Vinyl plank. It is a shame because I really like your work.

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

It cost me under $2/sqft and it was only a few months ago, plywood prices were high. It's hard to find decent vynal for that. I don't know your maths but it was a no-brainer for me. Good luck!

Love this. Is it holding up after 2 years?

@redneckryan

11 ай бұрын

I'm actually surprised how well it is holding up with 3 kids and 3 dogs.

@RebeccaRohrmann1357

11 ай бұрын

@@redneckryan I’m going to need to try this. The multiple stain colors is awesome.

Did you test for asbestos on the tile that you took up?

@redneckryan

3 жыл бұрын

Nope the house is 2004.

Did it turn out being smooth or is it a rough finish? I did not hear you say that you standed the coat after you put it on. And do you know if plywood drinks and expands after it has been milled and sat for awhile? I'm thinking about doing this in my camper

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

It came out alittle textured, it feels nice on bare feet. Not smooth like a basketball floor but not abrasive either. No I did not sand anything after the stain was applied. Plywood will have considerably less expansion and contraction than solid hard wood because the wood grain goes in diffrent directions in each layer. I think it would be great in a camper! Good luck and let me know how it turns out!

Modular home owner and have been considering doing this for some time. What size board did you use as those do not look like 1/2 or even 3/4 which I'm sort glad because I wanted to do this with 1/4 plywood... the stain game is 🔥🔥

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

Yep! I used 1/4"

@McGrawsome

10 ай бұрын

Came here for this exact reason! I want to use 1/4" but husband says no less than 1/2".. I plan on only using 1 color of stain, so to save time I will stain and sand the surface after they are laid down. I will sand the edges though to give the seams an engineered look. Great video!

Hi, how are the floors holding up? Two questions. No moisture barrier on concrete? No glue? and what nails did you use for both concrete and wood?

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

They are holding up great! Better than I expected. Did you watch the video? I didn't do anything on concrete. I glued every board. I used 1.5" 18ga brads throughout.

I have a question if you would help me, I have seen several vids on this and I wanna know what width did you use for the plywood? I figured I could get away with 3/8 possibly but you did such an awesome job I would love any pointers. I am obsessed with your work here and you have inspired me to do exactly what you have done in this video. I bought a fixer upper 2300 SF home that needs a lot of work and this is a very cost-effective way of putting new flooring in compared to faux flooring. I am doing this all the way through except bedrooms (New carpet going in those). Thank you for the vid and response!

@redneckryan

6 ай бұрын

. I think the stuff I got was marked. 32" so alittle over 1/4 a little under 3/8

@Texan_DIYer

6 ай бұрын

@@redneckryan Thank you for your reply! I was looking at Home Depot the other day and another video I saw they used 3/4" and I thought there is not reason to spend all the extra money nor do I need flooring that thick, so thank you much for the info. I am sanding down Southern Yellow Pine ( I have a 2300+ SF house to cover) so I am making due with cheaper plywood, and learned if I first sand it with a 100 grit then apply a coat of sanding sealer, then sand with a finer grit, I can stain it with the stains ( I just had to copy you on the colors LOL- BEAUTIFUL, then apply appropriately the polyurethane for flooring coats, it should turn out just fine. Keep the awesome vids up! Thanks again from Kory in Texas :)

How would you do it if you had a concrete slab for subfloor?

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

You will need a vapor barrier I would think you could epoxy it and then glue to that, but don't take my word for it I'm just a youtuber not a flooring expert, I'd have to do alot more research.

Hey Ryan. Would you be able to tell me how much area you covered with this ply and how much plywood you actually used? Thank you.

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

I covered about 1200 square feet. 4x8 sheets are 32 sq ft. So according to that I needed 38 sheets I think I bought 40 sheets and I had some left over. There really isn't a whole lot of waste. I was able to use up most of the scraps.

What sealer did you use?

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3mD643d

just curious how many sheets you used for the space you had to do? Ours is similar and was going to do a rough price of what it might be for us.

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

I used 1 sheet for every 32 sq ft.

@mommamoore

Жыл бұрын

@@redneckryan sounds good

How are these standing up to time and wear?

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

Great! I think the diffrent colors help. 3 dogs and 3 kids and I have only had to touch up one spot because we slid some furniture that had a sharp nail. We love them and are still planing on doing more of the house we just haven't had the time.

Did you use 1/4" plywood?

@redneckryan

9 ай бұрын

Yup!

what kind of plywood, yellow pine? and width did you use?... It looks beautiful!

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, pine. The cheapest "one side sanded" option. The planks came out to 4" minus the width of the blade on the saw to minimize waste. Thanks, we think so too.

What thickness of plywood did you use?

@redneckryan

8 ай бұрын

Essentially 1/4". I think it was a decimal though. .31 or .38. I can't recall exactly. Less than 1/2" I know that.

What thickness of the plywood did you us? And what grade

@redneckryan

Жыл бұрын

I think I used construction plywood 3/8(or .3something inch) I know it was under 1/2"

@suecook3714

Жыл бұрын

@@redneckryan thanks for the reply

How thick of a plywood did you use?

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

3/8 or .344in thick.

@busted7426

2 жыл бұрын

@@redneckryan It looks fantastic, how has it held up?

@redneckryan

2 жыл бұрын

@@busted7426 great so far! It has been almost a year.. we love it, wouldn't of done anything differently.

@danetted-r1525

8 ай бұрын

Also did you varnish/clear coat the floor after you installed it?

Don't you wear gloves when putting in insulation?

@redneckryan

3 жыл бұрын

I think my hands were calloused enough that I didn't notice.