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| ChuckMC9 (Chucks)
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If one is planning to cover what will in the short term, be a trial fit for a woodwork arrangement, should any kind of wood covering be used in the short term? Assume: - 3/4 birch or equal - The 'trial fit' stage could be a year? - To be later covered with ozite-ish material, or formica-ish laminate - The arrangement will be downstairs in the bay In the interim stage would painting, sealing, staining or ??? preclude effective application of either of the above at a later time? Would any treatment be advisable? Other than 'do it right the first time',  any recommendations? Thanks as always... | ||
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do it your way Chuck....my cedar cabinets are raw wood...that's the way 'I' want it | ||
| Merlin Moon (Mrmerlin)
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Well I'm going to assume something ... the raw birch may encounter some moisture down there in the bay ... yes? If you were going to use a natural final finish, I'd suggest just applying a sanding sealer for now. However, with your intended surfacing, a sealer coat may not be wise. Not sure. Look on the instructions of the contact cement. Any mention of type of finishes that it won't stick to? If it says no problemo ... then seal the wood. Heck, you may like the "look" so much that you don't need to cover the birch with Formica or a phony rug. | ||
| ChuckMC9 (Chucks)
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Aaah, Merlin - RTFL (Read The Freakin Label) I get it! Why didn't I think of that? | ||
| James Maxwell (Jmaxwell)
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Birch @$2.95-3.10 bd/ft (or $60 sheet for ply) for an underlay! Wow! And I thought I was extravagant. Now I can see no particle or strand, but hardwood finish for an underlay is over-board. If it is down in the bay, whatever it is, I would seal it. | ||
| Ed Jewett (Kristinsgrandpa)
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If you seal it now, with a couple of coats of clear coat you can cover it with whatever you want. Later, if you decide you want the birch finish, you can remove the cover and the glue won't be imbedded in the wood. All you will have to do is sand and re-cover with clear coat. |