Once I painted wood and it became all ruffled–grain was raised….. Now looking to find a way to prevent that when we paint a basement floor…just the subfloor plywood. What product would I use…has to stand up to kid abuse. thanks!
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Have had good success painting plywood floor with free CL paint,
Just pour it on and smooth out with a push broom into a thick coating (takes a few days to dry) but results in good thick durable finish.
Not very cost effective buying $30/gal paint, but I've not bought any paint for over 30 years, always free paint on craigslist. Stock up and you can always mix the color you need.
Many, many years ago I managed a small movie theatre. We had a lounge area where people entered and congregated during intermissions (now there's an old fashioned idea).
The floor was stained plywood. I must have been a good grade, because I don't remember any knots. It was so long ago that I doubt it was T&G, The stain was transparent, but almost black. It must have been oil based. It handled more foot traffic in a week than most floors ever get. I don't remember it ever being restained. Oil stain will not raise the grain, but I don't know if these even exist any more.
Plywood can make a very good floor. These days there are some good floor paints. But I don't know enough to recommend one.
Good point about the oil not raising the grain: that was my problem: must have been pine... thanks. I read an article that also helps about how to paint plywood
https://www.bradthepainter.com/painting-plywood
Seems the primer is key for bonding. I'll have a go. Thanks very much for your help
I hope everything worked out for you. Show the results?
neewbie here. just wanted to comment on one thing:
if the finish has to hold up to kid abuse i suggest using a satin sheen with whatever finish you use. satin doesnt show the scratches like gloss does.