Browse Forums Eco Living 1 Jan 27, 2013 2:53 pm Hi folks. Posted similarly in kitchens too.... I plan to have a plywood kitchen and other joinery in a living space, doors only, not benchtops (maybe Kauri or Fijiian Cedar?). I have been told that marine ply is not necessary and that furniture grade should be fine. But what about the letters describing the smoothness of each face? I read someone was happy using BB...? Ultimately, I want the timber to look like timber (and feel like timber?) I would rather not have a thick glossy coating like two pack poly and am thinking of using an oil. However, I have concerns about hygeine and staining. Has anyone used Osmo Oil or Hardwax oil? How environmentally friendly are they? What about Livos oil or Wittlewax? Any other suggestions? Thanks! Love this forum! Re: Wax for plywood kitchen 2Jun 04, 2013 2:55 am Getting a phywood kitchen is a great choice, as it is not only environmentally friendly and aeastheticly pleasing but it is also very easy to clean. These are the main reasons we chose to use plywood in our kitchen as well and am I glad that we did ! Every time my kids try and make us a "surprise breakfast" I have to clean up the whole place. Congratulations on the correct choice and if you have any questions about cleaning up, check this. Re: Wax for plywood kitchen 3Jun 05, 2013 1:21 pm The higher the quality of ply - the less imperfections so AA is the best - very few knots and splits. It is therefore more expensive. Some of the lesser grades however in my book look better because of the imperfections - big knots , cracks , streaks in colour etc. As long as the outermost surface is free of structural faults then the choice is up to you. A good place to ask about wood finishes is here in the Aust woodwork forums http://www.woodworkforums.com/f9/ You will have to sign up first but there are a lot of members with a wealth of information. Stewie Re: Wax for plywood kitchen 4Jul 11, 2013 11:10 pm For future reference, we used Livos wet area oil on our kitchen bench (Marri) and are VERY happy with it. Absolutely no problems next to the sink, which is a farmhouse style sink so no drainer which means there is a fair bit of water on the bench from dishes. I do wipe it down after I've done the dishes, but I'm certainly not fanatical about it. The only marks on it have come from oil bottles being left on it with oil on the bottom... but I like that look anyway so I don't mind. Livos oil smells beautiful and is 100% vegetable based oil, so no nasties. Re: Wax for plywood kitchen 5Jul 13, 2013 9:15 pm greenjogreen __I have been told that marine ply is not necessary and that furniture grade should be fine__ I don't know so don't take my word for it but I think I read marine ply is free of formaldehyde and other ply is not? I'm sorry I can't remember where I heard that, but I sorta filed it away in my mind cos we're looking at getting some new storage built. Jimbo73 I would use heaps of adhesive on each sheet and screw rather than nail. use as many as you like cheers Simeon 1 4074 No. It's not original. Circa early to mid 90s would be my guess and maybe even as late as early 2000s 1 6635 2 4685 |