4 mm ply

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Hairylayer, Jun 25, 2012.

  1. Hairylayer

    Hairylayer Well-Known Member

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    I've always used 6 mm ply a mate wa saying he uses 4 mm because it's cheaper an easier to cut! I just want to check if you can use 4 mm ply with lvt's?
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    Hairylayer, Jun 25, 2012
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  2. tarkett85

    tarkett85 Well-Known Member

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    If the floor you're going on is really level and strong then yeah but I'd always use 6mm.
     
    tarkett85, Jun 25, 2012
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  3. g4l

    g4l Well-Known Member

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    9 times out 10 I wouldn't use it.
     
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  4. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Not me, I don't even like using 6mm anymore it's so bad
     
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  5. tarkett85

    tarkett85 Well-Known Member

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    All ply I can find is crap at the minute, don't mind paying for decent materials.
     
    tarkett85, Jun 25, 2012
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    oddbod_jnr Well-Known Member

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  7. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    British standards say min 4mm
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    Most lvt companies say you have to use a min 6mm plywood
     
    coolevilangel, Jun 25, 2012
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  8. tarkett85

    tarkett85 Well-Known Member

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  9. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    I'm using Travis Perkins and the ply is good. Prices good too.
     
    dazlight, Jun 25, 2012
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  10. g4l

    g4l Well-Known Member

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    I've always used Buildbase and it's good stuff, stamped and all that. I fitted a couple half sheets on the fence as a temporary measure to stop the dog getting out and after a couple months of being out in all weathers it was still ok!
     
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  11. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    like all materials there is a time and a place to use them. I dont have a issue with 4mm but i prepare the subfloor first. I sand floorboards flat and then fit 4mm.

    Problem with 4mm is people install to poor subfloors and all it does it follow the subfloor. 6mm does pretty much the same to be fair. Also be careful of your fixings. They have to be ring shanked so board thickness needs to be checked as pins close to go all the way through.
     
    Matt, Jun 25, 2012
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