Which side of luan/underlayment to use?

Posted:
Sat Jul 09, 2016 4:20 pm
by DaBearSox
Does it matter which side I use as the exterior? Planning on sealing with 3 coats of CPES and then using varnish for UV. Attached are some pictures of each side. I like the non knotted grain better.


Re: Which side of luan/underlayment to use?

Posted:
Sat Jul 09, 2016 5:28 pm
by MtnDon
The second photo, the non knotted side is the good side. When using as intended, say as a vinyl floor underlayment that is the side that goes up. It is the side I used as the visible side on the interior of out CTC. It is what I would use as the exterior, visible side on a TD.