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Originally Posted by SilverFox
As I have mentioned elsewhere I am putting together a walk in humi.
I was given an idea from a fellow inmate (Mikey I think) to laminate bands to make my floor I love the idea.
I have a few questions for the crafty Inmates.
1. I am just going to use one side finished 3/4 inch plywood for the floor and laminate the bands to it. I am putting it down on concrete do I need any padding rubber backing underneath it? As said before you need a moisture barrier, you can find it for laminate flooring, basically a fairly clear plastic sheeting, may want to use spray adhesive so it wont slide. To stop the plywood from sliding you could also use liquid nails.
2. What is the best way to glue the bands to the wood (Product names)? Also how long to cure prior to sealing. Here Again I would use the spray adhesive in small sections at a time, can be tedious work putting bands on. Also cover any bands while you spray, you dont want any on finished bands
3. What is the best way to seal it after, I am assuming polyurethane but is there something better? They make a coating they use for bar tops, cant remember what it is called. Dries hard and clear, caution if wet will be a slick surface!
3. The bands are mostly still circles what is the best way to seperate them without having them peel? My Wife uses the steam from an iron or you can use a warm humidifier to loosen the glue on the bands. I think the moisture helps!
4. Should I flatten the bands before gluing them so they stick down? Yes, I would! It will give it a smooth appearence, just trim some of the crappy or white ends off for that clean look.
As usual all thoughts and ideas are appreciated.
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The bands on the floor are a neat idea however it will be labor intensive. I personally would do the bands in a shadow box like I have done here if you have a fairly large area to do!
I believe its the third pic down.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1217
And in case you have not seen here is my walk in with out the shelves.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4238