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 […]
Patriot Timber Products will be exhibiting again this year at The International Surface Event (TISE) 2018. The show will be in Las Vegas, Nevada this year from January 30th – February 1st at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The International Surface Event (https://tisewest.com) consists of three world-class tradeshows – SURFACES / StonExpo/Marmomac / and Tile […]
DIY home renovation projects can be fun, but also challenging. Most of your time will probably be spent selecting the best floor and researching the installation process. However, you should also spend a great deal of thought on what goes underneath your new floors. A high quality plywood underlayment will have a reputation of excellent […]
SurePly® plywood underlayment has been tested by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) and has received an “Extra Heavy” classification per the ASTM standards for ceramic tile installations. SurePly® plywood underlayment made from premium grade Birch and hardwood veneers that are finely sanded for a consistent, excellent working surface and produced with a cross-grain construction for […]
Here’s a craft for you March Madness fans! We chose to support all of the ACC teams that are currently in this year’s NCAA Tournament. You can do as we did or choose your favorite team to support! Supplies you’ll need for this project: RevolutionPly® panel(s) Garden stakes Jigsaw Mod Podge Sandpaper […]
For the convenience of consumers interested in purchasing panel products, we have listed below brief descriptions of the unique characteristics of Patriot Timber’s family of panel products for a side by side comparison. We hope this will help with your selection of the best panel for your home improvement project. SurePly® plywood underlayment is the […]
All too often, discoloration of resilient flooring originates from the type of fasteners used. Staples, Nails and Screws that have no anti-rust coatings should not be used to fasten plywood underlayment panels. These fasteners can rust when they come in contact with seam fillers, flooring adhesives or sub-floor panels that may have higher than acceptable moisture […]
Professional flooring contractors and flooring installers are not the same. Most often, a professional flooring contractor is hired in a commercial installation environment and a flooring installer is hired for a residential one. Flooring contractors are typically hired for commercial flooring installations for the following reasons: Commercial flooring installations are typically more complex than residential […]
We’re back for part 4 of our dog house project. The structure of our doghouse is complete with an opening in the doorway and a base coat of paint. Now we are ready to put the finishing touches on the roof, as well as paint our dog house to make it a beautiful home for […]
We’re back for part 3 of our dog house project. All the pieces are measured and cut to fit, using the dimensions given in Part 1 of the blog. The frame is complete and the door to our dog house has an entry to the fur baby’s new home. Now we are ready to finish […]