workbench top over 3/4" osb

[SCWOOD]

I want to put something for the top on a 3' x 6' work table.It is 3/4" osb.I have several thrift stores that I can get vinyl tiles or laminate flooring cheap.I need info for preparing the osb ( what glue or primer) Please no steel suggestions, I have a steel bench for welding and pounding on. Should I look for thick tiles? What glue? Can I glue laminate flooring down? Looking for the cheapest way! My garage is a work shop.Looks are not important.Just don't want the splinters from the osb & a smoother surface. Thanks for any help!

 

[ptgb]

If it were me... because it was, I would use real hardwood flooring. You only have 18 sqft so it will be cheap. If you have a hardwood mill/dealer near you (mouldings and such), you might be able to find the real stuff cheap.

We have a place near here, Baird Bros that has closeout hardwood flooring for like 3 bucks a sqft. I used closeout maple floor and have been really happy with it has held up excellently.

Heck, check Baird Bros, 18 sqf would be cheap to ship as well.

http://www.bairdbrothers.com/Tree.aspx

 

[Stuart in MN]

A piece of 1/4" tempered hardboard. It's cheap and durable, and looks decent. It stands up well to pounding and hammering, and is resistant to oil spills.

 

[AK737]

Top it with a piece of 3/4 inch maple or oak plywood. Seal it with poly. Cost you about $40-50.

 

[bluestripe67]

Cover it with masonite 3/16". Countersink wood screws around perimeter, maybe a couple in the middle. When it gets ugly, replace it.

 

[AndrewDouglasBird]

A piece of 1/4" tempered hardboard. It's cheap and durable, and looks decent. It stands up well to pounding and hammering, and is resistant to oil spills.

Cover it with masonite 3/16". Countersink wood screws around perimeter, maybe a couple in the middle. When it gets ugly, replace it.

This.

Masonite or hardboard is the way to go. Just make sure you get the harder tempered stuff, not the soft stuff like pegboard.

 

[1949 caddyman]

Yes, Masonite. I held it down with finish nails & then polyurethane finish. Looks good after 10 years. If it gets bad it's an easy to replace

 

[Cyberbear]

Besides everything mentioned, Formica can often be purchased from the box stores, and often damaged sheets can be had cheap. It holds up well, is moisture proof and easy to install.

 

[DIC]

Yes 1/4" hardboard is the way to go

 

[SCWOOD]

Got a sheet of 1/8 hard board for $8.00 at home depot.I will glue it down with powergrip when I have a warmer day.

 

[KraftwerkMk1Jetta]

I might have to give the hardboard a try too. You got the tempered stuff at home depot
you say?

 

[wick30]

I use a counter top out of the return bin from Lowe's. There new it's just someone cut the sink opening in the wrong place. Make a offer of $20 bucks they usually take it. They look good and hold and easy to clean. I've got 2 of them over 10 years old.

 

[Stuart in MN]

I might have to give the hardboard a try too. You got the tempered stuff at home depot
you say?

Any lumber yard will carry it.