Is Multiply plywood underlayment OK for Kitchen

[George Raetz]

Has anyone had experience with Multiplywood plywood (http://www.multiplyplywood.com/home.html ) in a kitchen? I noticed that the warranty is void if a refrigerator or other heavy appliance is rolled over it.

[awesomedell]

No experience with this particular product brand. Sounds pricey, although the 4' square panels would be easier to handle than standard 4'x8' sheets, but really a good grade of plywood ACX in standard sheet sizes would probably be a better value and will do the job just as well. There are very informative links located on this page which you may find useful.
http://www.plumcreek.com/products/plywood/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.specs

Hope that helps a bit. :coffee:

[Ed Imeduc]

I noticed that the warranty is void if a refrigerator or other heavy appliance is rolled over it.

This is why we use a solid say chip board like on the floor Have had where kitchen chairs legs will go down in the inside voids on some ply wood. Id say just make sure the plywood dont have any inside voids.

ED ;)

[awesomedell]

Yeah that hardi-floor, is pretty good subfloor, 5/8" TIG, but I still prefer a good grade of plywood for a subfloor.

[George Raetz]

This is why we use a solid say chip board like on the floor Have had where kitchen chairs legs will go down in the inside voids on some ply wood. Id say just make sure the plywood dont have any inside voids.

ED ;)
Does the APA stamp "underlayment" ensure the lack of voids?
Also HomeDepot stocks 23/32" sturd-i-floor sanded underlayment T&G panels. Would this be suitable for sheet vinyl? I am tearing out an existing floor down to 1/2" planks over 16"oc joists.
Thanks for reply

[awesomedell]

Also HomeDepot stocks 23/32" sturd-i-floor sanded underlayment T&G panels. I have use this before, no complaints. :coffee: