Homosote Boards

(C) 2020 Dale DiMauro

Homosote is a brand name for a cellulose based fiber wall board. These boards are often used for soundproofing floors, walls and ceilings. At least this is my understanding of the product.

So far this sounds like an unexciting post, right. Well, I often paint on various sizes of homosote when painting inside. I have used this particular board, as seen in the above photograph for years. These boards protect my table surface from moisture and hold up well. In addition, these boards are moisture and mold resistant against fungi.

By accident I found the value in using these boards. Someone I know was getting rid of wood scraps and encouraged me to try by mounting a sheet for painting on it. At first they feel a little rough to the hand but with use I find the fibers tend to smooth with age.