Plywood was cut into 1.5 x 3 inch pieces, then laid in herringbone pattern on underlayment in 5 x 12 entry way of house. Pattern was intersected by several full length strips of plywood 2.5 inch by 8 feet to breakup herringbone pattern, providing a large tile effect. Coat once with epoxy. Then apply several coats of good polyurethane for protection. Suggest a satin or flat finish instead.
Regular polyurethane flows out better.
Lots of time to cut small pieces of plywood and lay down individually. Don't recommend this for large floor areas, but even with the huge investment in labor, it is a signature feature of our home. Recently began repairing a 1964 slickcraft. I want to make an open boat for fishing and fun. The transom and floor was rotten, the rest of the boat is all fiberglass.