Questions and Answers for Columbia Forest Products 1/4 in. x 4 ft. x 4 ft. PureBond Alder Plywood Project Panel (Free Custom Cut Available)

A:  Hello, The back side of the Alder panel is not intended to be exposed. It is a hardwood veneer but may be a different species of wood on the back of the panel.

A:  Hello Barb. The panels (at least in my case) came unfinished but sanded smooth on both sides. Like most specialty plywood there is one side with a furniture grade appearance (No stain), and the other side might have small tight knots or darker streaks in the grain. Plan on applying a good quality sanding sealer per the manufacturer's instructions and follow with your choice of stain color. In my case I used Minwax for both the sanding sealer and stain (Fruitwood) with several coats of Minwax satin polyurethane to complete it. Again, following the instructions on the spray can for best results. If you're trying to match an existing stained piece (cabinet or furniture), you may need to apply several coats of the stain you've chosen to achieve the desired color shade you're looking for before applying the polyurethane. If I remember correctly, it took 3 coats of stain to match my cabinets. Hope this helps....

A:  Hello, The stain samples are items that we used a wipe on stain to achieve the look.

A:  We do not recommend our products for underlayment or flooring applications, they are meant for interior, decorative use only

A:  There is a link on the product page which reads "Custom Cut Your Order Here for Free". That will take you to a form where you can submit your measurements to us. Then you will simply complete your order for the original size panel with Home Depot. If you have any more questions, feel free to email me at mhale@cfpwood.com and I'll be happy to assist. Thanks! - Michael

A:  If I recall correctly, I read that you just email Columbia Forest Products at their site and ask. I didn't need a custom cut so I never did.

A:  These are paintable panels, and I would recommend a primer first. We may have better options for painting projects, email me at mhale@cfpwood.com if you would like to discuss. Thanks! Michael

A:  This panel is not designed to for curved applications. Contact Michael at mhale@cfpwood.com or 800-637-1609. Thank you -- Michael

A:  It weighs 7 lbs.

A:  The 1/4' is very light, I'll guess 2-3 lbs

A:  We typically recommend you speak with a finishing specialist for these types of questions. Please contact Michael at 336-291-5869 and we can discuss options for you to get the help you need. Thank you.