Cost of Luan Underlayment

Cost of Luan Plywood Pricing

July 2013 - Updated

What is the usual cost of Luan Plywood Pricing? That's a difficult question to ask, however Luan is a relatively inexpensive plywood product. It's pricing for the sheets in the 1/4 inch thickness usually run for $15 dollars range per sheet.


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And that cost is pretty much the same regardless of which hardware store you shop at. Either at Rona, Lowes or even Home Depot. You should check it out.

Luan Wood Video Series
Bending Luan Wood Video
Installing Luan Wood Video
Cutting and Installing Vinyl Over Luan
Installing Luan Over Subfloor
Laying laminate over Subfloor
Making Tile Flush With Subfloor
Attaching Luan To Subfloor
Working With Luan For Do It Yourselfers
 

History of Luan Plywood and Production

Laun panel manufacturing began over 40 years ago in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. In the Home Renovation and Construction Industry. Plywood, in general, from a select few tropical countries such as Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, is classified as Luan Plywood. The species of wood which is used is from the Phillippines, it has a traditional name, called Lauan, however it is commonly called Luan Plywood. It can also go by the name Meranti, or also Philippine Mahogany.

Plywood of a select size, between 1/8 inchs and 1/4 inches, of a tropical variety is usually referred to as Luan Plywood. It is, in general, used for underlayment over subflooring for different finished flooring looks including Laminate, Vinyl, Tile, Carpet, and Hardwood.