Originally Posted by
Ole Anderson
Pre-finished ply for hidden components (backs and shelves) can be a real time saver, and the coating materials they use are typically tougher than what we use in the shop.
I used that for the first time when I did the replacement uppers for our kitchen. It indeed was a time-saver relative to finishing, although I had to make some adjustments/accommodations to my assembly process because of the finish not being compatible with my normal glue and screwed butt joints. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat and it wasn't any more expensive than other sheet goods that I typically buy from my supplier.
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