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   webby | Feb 17, 2008 03:10am | #1

   I have never been fortunate enough to use pre finished although I am dying to. I would think it would be very difficult to add color to it due to the baked on clear finish.

   Webby 

    

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   jpat | Feb 17, 2008 03:25am | #2

   Hey Bob,

   I am not sure wha you mean by good oneside. They do make a ply that is finished one side the other side is a "B" side still maple, cherry or what ever just not finished. Here in nj it is available from a supllier by the name of Roland and Roland available in 1/4, 1/2, and also 3/4 

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   joepez | Feb 17, 2008 04:26am | #3

   bob,

   yes they make it, and i have used it several times. i get mine from a supplier called atlantic plywood. (in Rhode Island) but if you google it, make some calls, youll find a supplier.

   great time saver for cabinet carcases. Sheets are coated with laquer at the factory, and to me is worth the extra $$. comes in a lot of species finished one side, or both in all thickneses. Just pay attention to the core material of the product. Some core material may not serve your application.

   joe p

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   bobbronner | Feb 17, 2008 04:31am | #4

   Thanks for the reply Joe. I'm also in RI. Where is Atlantic Plywood located. Do you recall what you paid for 3/4 prefinished on one side Maple? Do they sell to the little guys?Have you ever tried to color it?Thanks.
   Bob

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   terrylee86 | Feb 17, 2008 06:01pm | #5

   Coloring prefinished plywood is not that difficult. What you need to do is spray on a lacquer based glaze coat. Furniture factories do it all the time. Mohawk make a whole variety of colors. It is just like spraying lacquer.

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   TampaTom | Feb 17, 2008 10:03pm | #6

   Down by me, there's only one place to get it... and it's at a plywood wholesaler... They don't want to get involved with piecework customers. :-(Tom Iovino

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