Wood panel

[frabillfisher]

Looking for options of wat to put over the foam on the walls of my 8 by 14, was thinking that cheap wood panel..i think it runs in 4x8 foot sheets?not sure? It's cheap not sure how cheap does anyone know?...anyother cheap ideas would be great but this is wat i came up with

[Bryce]

Do not cut $ here. Use the more expensive, plywood backed paneling. I used the cheap stuff on mine ( mainly because I liked the color and pattern ), and ended up replacing it after the first season due to warping. Not an easy project taking down cabinets, shelves, bunks, dinette, etc.

[swampman]

Bryce is right don't try to save a buck in this area, my dad did on one of his houses and the stuff warped so bad it pulled the nails right out of the wall.

[frabillfisher]

ok well better to do it rite the first time, you guys got any prices on the plywood backed paneling?

[hanson]

Have you considered Luaun plywood?

Last I checked, it was still around $7-8 a sheet, and looks pretty good when you put a polyurethane on it.

[stmichael]

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Have you considered Luaun plywood?

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I am interested in what has to be said about this.

[Gissert]

I think the Luaun plywood would be a good way to go.

As long as there is a vapor barrier on the back side, and a good finish is on the interior, is should hold up very well, but not be too heavy.

I have seen it on some woodworking projects such as canoe shelves, and it looks fabulous with a nice stain and poly top coat.

[frabillfisher]

Never heard of it but sounds like a good idea if it will hold up...I'll have to look into if for the price, you think my local fleet farm would carry this?..i suppose home deopot would if nothing...thanks alot for the info guys!

[minneman]

even the ply type panneling will eventualy go bad, just too much moisture and temp changes. the best thing imo is that plastic cardboard product, they make signs out of it etc. It comes in 4x8 sheets in many colors its light weight and priced reasonable. I wish I could remember the name, google it!

[hanson]

Menards & Home Depot most definitely carry Luaun plywood. Watch for it in the sale flyers as it goes on sale quite often.

Another option if you aren't looking for the wood look would be FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Panel). Its approximately 3/16 of an inch thick and usually white in color. White is good for refecting light and you'll never, ever have a moisture problem with FRP, its basically a plastic. Once again, available at Menards.

[MN Mike]

Minneman, coroplast is what you are thinking of. I've got it in my 8x8, works great. If it is near a heat source, it will warp but falls back into place again when it cools. I think I paid $11 for a 4x8 sheet.

Mike

[frabillfisher]

Well now that you guys helped me settle that i think im gunna try the Luaun plywood, but i was thinking putting a nice pioneer car cd sterio in there because i have a bunch of speakers laying around...does anyone have one in there house? I would be interested to see how you mounted it or where you mounted it, any ideas? Was just thinking under a cabinet but want it to look good, i know i've seen one in a five star before but cant remember how they had it mounted.

[Ryan_V]

I just mounted mine under the bunk and ran the wires downt he wall. I put the speakers in the corners under the bunk. I have a pretty simple house. sounds like under the cabinet would be a good bet for you!!