Plywood as a surface layer

[Attefallshuset]

Hi! I have just finished the exterior of our new attefallshus.
I have seen pictures of houses where plywood is used as the interior surface but am having difficulty finding information on how to install the panels without visible nails/screws. Considering using a nail gun?
Does anyone have experience with this?

Best regards,
Johan

 

[cem77]

One way is to use 2-part fasteners where one part is screwed from the back into the panel, and the other is attached to the wall. Then you simply click the panels in place, and they can also be removed again if needed, allowing you actually to open up the wall if, for instance, you need to install new wiring, etc.

There are many different systems, here's one with plastic clips: http://button-fix.com/

Another one that uses metal: http://www.monarchmetal.com/products/hanging-systems/

 

[Oldboy]

If the plywood is unpainted or just lightly stained, the nails aren't visible until you're very close to the board. If you want it to be even less visible, either a paint dab ("wood-colored") or regular linseed oil putty would be excellent.

 

[Attefallshuset]

Thanks for the answers!
I was thinking of placing the boards directly on the studs and since I would like to have some shear action, maybe clips aren't optimal?

 

[Kallebo]

Set two layers otherwise. Maybe with OSB behind to provide shear resistance. How does shear resistance work with brads?

 

[Attefallshuset]

Hi, yes I am also unsure about the panel effect if you only attach with brads..
Would preferably avoid two layers due to the cost.

Best regards,
Johan

 

[KnockOnWood]

Apply a bead of wood glue before putting up the plywood sheets if you are concerned that they will not brace the construction.

 

[Oldboy]

A brad braces just as well as a regular nail as long as you don’t countersink it too much?

 

[Skooda]

Countersink the screw and then wooden dowels

 

[sir_daniel]

There are also grooved plywood boards where you screw/nail into the groove

 

[Attefallshuset]

Countersink the screw and then wooden dowels

That will probably be good, but a lot of work...

 

[Attefallshuset]

Dyckert braces as well as a regular nail as long as you don't countersink it unnecessarily much?

I will probably test this!

 

[Skooda]

It will probably be good, but a lot of work..

Yep, I can confirm a lot of work

 

[Attefallshuset]

There are also tongue-and-groove plywood sheets, then you screw/nail into the groove

Haven't found any with real tongue-and-groove, only with beveled edges, can you send a link?

 

[larsbj]

Recently built an upper floor for a client where both the ceiling and walls are plywood.
The walls are mostly OSB and then 4mm plywood which is glued and nailed.

Some of the walls and ceilings are 7mm plywood, I would say the cost options are about the same.

Both types are mounted with a nail gun. And it becomes almost invisible.

There are some pictures on Instagram @byggochkonstruktion and @villalipkin