Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31st, is a time for both fun and superstition. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the eve of the Celtic New Year on November 1st. The Celts believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred. […]
When it comes to installing plywood underlayment, selecting the proper fasteners is crucial for ensuring a durable and noise-free floor. One common mistake is gluing the underlayment panels to the subfloor. While this might seem like a good idea, it can lead to several issues, including a noisy, crackling floor as the adhesive loses its […]
As Labor Day approaches, Patriot Timber Products takes a moment to honor the dedication and hard work of our employees and partners across the nation. This holiday, celebrated on the first Monday of September, is more than just a long weekend; it is a tribute to the contributions of the American workforce. Labor Day has […]
Spring is the perfect season to refresh your home decor, and a decorative sign is a charming way to showcase the season’s vibrancy indoors. Whether it’s to brighten up an entryway or to add a splash of color to a mantel, this project is both fun and rewarding. For our Spring Welcome Sign, we are […]
The final stages in our RevolutionPly® dog leash wall hanger project are the assembly and decorating. Using a Cricut, we made dog paw stencils in blue and pink. The stencils were carefully placed and we then added a coat of polyurethane for not only a seal to protect the stencils, but also to promote a […]
In continuation of our RevolutionPly® dog leash wall hanger project, we measured and cut the RevolutionPly® to the desired size for our hanger. The edges were then lightly sanded to a smooth finish. Next, two coats of stain were applied to achieve the desired depth of color. Any shade of stain, paint color, or combination […]
Another crafty use for RevolutionPly® plywood is to construct a decorative dog leash wall hanger. These leash wall hangers can be designed to hold only a couple of leashes or several of them, depending on the number of fur babies in the household. This is a simple project that can be completed in a short […]
Patriot Timber Products will be exhibiting again this year at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2020. The show will be in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 28th – 30th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The International Surface Event consists of three world-class tradeshows – SURFACES / StonExpo/Marmomac / and Tile Expo. This combined event […]
We measured and cut the pieces needed to make our RevolutionPly® monogram boxes. After lightly sanding the edges to remove any splinters, the pieces were glued and then nailed together to form a shadow box. Stain was applied to the outside of the boxes and removed with a soft cloth. Once dry, the edges were […]
In continuation of the RevolutionPly® Holiday Sign & Presents Display project, the final steps are to decorate the pieces to complete our holiday display. For the holiday sign, we chose to paint it red. After the second coat was completely dry, we then lightly sanded and added a medium stain, wiping it off immediately just […]