Putting Sheets Of Plywood Down On The Grass

Here s how to lay a plywood floor.

Putting sheets of plywood down on the grass.

Large plywood sheets are best for creating a road because they ll cover more area so you need fewer pieces. I want to plant some shrubs in my yard. A little extra work but a saves the fill in later. Homeowners cover less attractive sheathing with artificial turf to create an aesthetically pleasing environment.

Using a sod cutter or shovel blade cut into the sod around the perimeter of the area you are paving. Once you have made your cuts lay down the plywood sheets the way you want them as a test. Start by measuring your room and calculating the amount of wood you ll need. Artificial turf is a carpet like covering.

However carrying plywood is difficult and awkward especially since there are no handholds. I don t feel like digging up the dead grass or tilling the circles where i plan to plant the shrubs. Artificial turf offers a softer feel and is easier on feet and legs than a hard plywood surface. Dig it up in strips to a depth of 2 to 3 inches and compost it or plant it in another area.

Plywood underlayment is a thin plywood material that is most commonly used under resilient flooring materials such as vinyl and linoleum sheets and tiles. It can also be used under hardwood laminate and carpet but this is much less common these days because subflooring is typically smooth enough for these materials many of which are installed with a different type of underlayment or pad. Put the underside of the artificial turf onto the adhesive and pull the turf taut so it lays. It won t get soaked like carpet.

Plywood isn t cheap and purchasing plywood for a single project or replacing it multiple times can be a major expense. Spread outdoor carpet turf adhesive in a thin layer on the plywood or pvc surface by using a trowel. When it s wet we put plywood down on grass to keep from damaging lawns. Use the construction adhesive on the liberally on the bad side of the plywood the side without the nice woodgrain.

The other idea i like is that it s natural so it will compliment the grass it is on if that s where you ll lay it down. This flat non pours surface is great for a party or social space where you might put furniture and have to quickly clean a spill. I will edge each circle deeply put down newspaper plant shrub in the middle and then mulch. Can i use paper on top of the dead grass.

If everything looks right you are ready to attach the plywood to the subfloor. I ve already killed the grass with spectracide. Manufacturers use synthetic materials to make artificial turf resemble real grass. Instead of spending hours cutting huge boards of plywood into strips we opted to have ours cut to size for us.