Mesh backing for hardwood - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

katoman · 11-02-2009, 08:12 PM

Hi all. I'm trying to find a supplier for self adhesive mesh backing to make my own custom hardwood flooring.

If I can't find pre-glued then I will consider gluing myself, but need to find a supplier of the mesh.

Thanks for any help.

WarnerConstInc. · 11-02-2009, 08:18 PM

Huh?

katoman · 11-02-2009, 08:50 PM

I need to make hardwood flooring similar to parquet flooring. I want to make 12x12 or 18x18" sections.

I want to hold a lot of little pieces together with a mesh backing like the 1x1 ceramic tiles are held together.

Looking for a supplier of the mesh backing. Google has been no help.

Hope this is clearer.

mikeswoods · 11-02-2009, 08:56 PM

There is a heavy fabric used to make tambor doors(think of a roll top desk)

I hope I spelled that right.

Check Rockler or Woodcraft. I haven't used it in 25 years. It's intended to have wood slats glued to it-should work fine.

WarnerConstInc. · 11-02-2009, 09:02 PM

Use 1/4" ply.

Cdat · 11-03-2009, 11:48 AM

I agree if you are doing 'tiles'. If not, glue your pieces together and rip them out.