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   junkhound | May 19, 2019 06:06am | #1

   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.

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   Mike_Mahan | May 19, 2019 08:56am | #2

   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.

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   illusionsgame | May 21, 2019 10:58am | #3

   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

   
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   Carolina1Smith | May 23, 2019 06:24am | #4

   I hope everything worked out for you. Show the results?

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   tomsteve | May 23, 2019 11:01am | #5

   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.