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I'm renovating my 1/2 bath and decided to do a nice board and batten wainscoting on the walls. After debating on a drywall or plywood back, I have decided to go ahead and use a plywood back so it will be nice and smooth, and will allow me to nail nicely.
Question, which plywood would be ideal to be painted? My local lumber yard offered 1/2" Birch A1 around $65 a sheet, or Home Depot has Oak C-2 for $44 a sheet. Think the oak will be fine as long as it doesn't have knots? I don't want the knots to bleed so i'll hope to find a piece that doesn't have any showing on the front side.
The other option my local lumber yard offered was Medium Density 2S overlay which I think is an MDO for $65.
What is the best option? It will be painted so my only concern is that its smooth, and doesn't bleed knots.
Any tips appreciated.
Question, which plywood would be ideal to be painted? My local lumber yard offered 1/2" Birch A1 around $65 a sheet, or Home Depot has Oak C-2 for $44 a sheet. Think the oak will be fine as long as it doesn't have knots? I don't want the knots to bleed so i'll hope to find a piece that doesn't have any showing on the front side.
The other option my local lumber yard offered was Medium Density 2S overlay which I think is an MDO for $65.
What is the best option? It will be painted so my only concern is that its smooth, and doesn't bleed knots.
Any tips appreciated.