Luan

Floorist · Dec 25, 2017

I know luan is not an acceptable substrate, But today's installer does not realize that luan was a better product 30 years ago. It was certainly better than the other alternative, Masonite. Masonite had to be installed rough side up, adhesive would not stick to the smooth side.

zannej · Dec 25, 2017

I used Luan to patch my floor in my bathroom. It was over the plywood subfloor. I'm going to have to replace it bc of the botched self-leveling though. Stuff sure as hell stuck to the luan. LOL.

Nick · Dec 25, 2017

They have 3 here , one without a warranty, one $2.00 more with one that don't have all the voids in it , and Birtch..

Floorist · Dec 25, 2017

I used the Birch for years with no problems. Can't find it now.

Nick · Dec 25, 2017

Still have it here , But it is expensive ..

highup · Dec 26, 2017

40+ years in the business and I have absolutely no clue what Luan plywood is.

We have plywood here ...T&G, 1 1/8", 1" 3/4" 5/8", 1/2", 3/8", 1/4" plus some 1/4" flooring grade plywood.
Is Luan an east coast thing? Why is it different or inferior?
Yes we have 1/8" door skins and 1/4" 3 ply mahogany plywood.