DIY Lumber Tips & Wood Buying Guide
Edge Tape – Transform Your Shelves Today
Use edge tape for a smooth finish, and transform the look and feel of your plywood in minutes! Have you ever had plywood or melamine cut, then realize the edges look unfinished? This problem can be solved by using Edge Tape! Edge tape, which is also called wood band...
Do you offer wood planing services?
We do not offer wood planing services at Midtown Lumber, and unfortunately do not know anyone that does. We recommend taking a look at the materials we stock, and also like to remind customers that we can custom order materials as well. We of course can cut to...
What is Homasote?
Is homasote considered to be a wood product? Or newspaper? Homasote is a sheet we carry at Midtown Lumber that comes in 4’ x 8’ (48” x 96”) and ½” thick. It is unusual though because it is one of the few sheets we carry in the store that is not made from a wood...
MDF and Your Next Project
What exactly is MDF? Is Medium Density Fibreboard the same thing? MDF is an acronym for medium density fibreboard. It is made from compressed pine and it is commonly used for shelving, cabinets and as a paint surface. We stock MDF in 4′ x 8′ sheets with thicknesses of...
Should I Use Melamine?
How strong of a material do I need? Would Melamine work? Melamine is a product we stock at Midtown Lumber that is made out of compressed wood products. It is also known as White Composite Board and is made out of compressed chips of wood with a white...
Plexiglass Isn’t Actually Glass?
Should I use Plexiglass? Plexiglass is a non-wood product sheet that we sell at Midtown Lumber. Sometimes referred to as Acrylic, Plexiglass is a common replacement for regular glass. This is a good replacement because it can be cut to size as well as for safety...
Lumber Sizes Demystified
Dimensional Lumber Sizes Nominal vs. Actual [updated:10/22/20] Did you know that a 2 x 4 (when purchased) does not actually measure 2" by 4"? Indeed, it's true! But the reason is simple... Let's get to the bottom of this once and for all! The nominal...
How to Write Lumber Sizes
This post goes into how to write lumber sizes the correct way, written for people who are not in the lumber industry.
How Big Is A 2×4?
This is the first installment of a series that will explain common, but perhaps misleading, lumber industry jargon. This post will explain how common lumber “sizes” actually measure up. Contact us to order the exact lumber size you need! All sizes are in inches What...