LVT on wooden floor

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by g4l, Oct 5, 2012.

  1. g4l

    g4l Well-Known Member

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    Got a nice 40m2 Karndean in a shop to do in a couple weeks time. At the moment they've got painted floorboards (Don't know why they didn't just sand them down).
    As the floorboards are in good nick I'm wondering whether I could get the paint off with the buffer and then just feather it all rather than 6mm? Being a high traffic area I'm not sure whether to risk it.
     
  2. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Could u just use 4mm instead?
     
  3. scotflooring

    scotflooring Well-Known Member

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    Just answered your own question mate, 6mm min
     
  4. oddbod_jnr

    oddbod_jnr Well-Known Member

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    yep defo 6mm ,not only gives a smooth surface to fit to but also stablises floor,floor boards could move ,cup etc and cause major failure.would def use min 6mm ply or maybe jumpax or similar.
     
  5. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Is this a wind up Steve ?
     
  6. Trimmer

    Trimmer Well-Known Member

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    Don't forget high temp if theres windows
     
  7. itssherringham

    itssherringham Well-Known Member

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    I wouldnt even think twice about it mate......6mm ply no ifs or buts.
     
  8. pf flooring

    pf flooring Well-Known Member

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    Warranty would be non existent as well.
     
  9. bladerunner

    bladerunner Well-Known Member

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    Maybe 9mm.
     
  10. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    You'd be daft to even consider not plying it mate...
     
  11. g4l

    g4l Well-Known Member

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    Haha, you'd think so wouldn't you but the floor at the moment is immaculate with no gaps or dents.
    I don't know what goes on in my head sometimes!
     
  12. tarkett85

    tarkett85 Well-Known Member

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    6mm ply and fibre reinforced levelling compound all day long
     
  13. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    The voice of a customer telling you it's fine? Like they know what's best!
     
  14. tarkett85

    tarkett85 Well-Known Member

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    had one today wanting solid wood on asphalt, when i told them it wasn't strong enough for it and needed replacing they said a builder mate of theirs said it was fine:rolleyes:
     
  15. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Well what are you talking about then! If the builder says its fine it must be?!? Bit like how the builder says its fine to go over new screed after 2 weeks!
     
  16. Jambo

    Jambo Well-Known Member

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    Rule of thumb when the builders stick their nose in ....... we'll be happy to do a supply only basis for the builder to fit and take responsibilty for madam.
     
  17. NathanKing

    NathanKing Well-Known Member

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    Why would you even consider not plying the floor :-s
     
  18. nabflooring

    nabflooring Active Member

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    suppose we all have our blonde days/senior moments :confused:
     
  19. ozzy

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    If you don't ply that floor, you'll catch a cold m8, i only use 4mm ply because i find it follows the undulations better, then i prime with neat 131 and screed with a fibre reinforced screed every time, the finish is very good everytime and if the tight xxxxx wont pay i walk
     
  20. keeneno1

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    @ozzy. dont karndean/amtico say you have to use 6mm ply as a basic rule of fitting their product incase any issues after fitting?
     

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