This job needs to be PERFECT !!

[rampump]

Hi folks,

I'm starting refitting a small domestic bathroom (changing suite, dry lining walls, tiling, etc..) and one of the jobs is to take up the carpet floor and fit vinyl - sheet not tile, which has already been bought.

The floor is floor boards but I don't know yet what condition they're in.

What is the best way to prepare the floor having taken up / removed the carpet ?

When finished, nothing short of perfection will do, so any recommendations for achieving this would be greatly appreciated

The 'client' for this ultra important job is the most important there is .....



..... my wife

I've been putting it off for ages but have now assured it'll be done in the next few weeks

 

[mattysupra]

plywood the subfloor.

 

[JohnD]

you might also consider taking up the old floorboards. Then you could lay down 25mm WBP ply (rather than 18mm which would probably be adequate) without creating a great step up.

The old floorboards may be loose, squeaky, damaged so taking them up lets you start with a clean slate. It also makes it easier for you to get at any pipes or cables that you need to use when renovating the bathroom.

I am also packing mineral wool batts under my bathroom floor when I change it to reduce noise transmission.

 

[Symptoms]

ram - tip for that perfect job - try to get the skirtings off (if fitted), lay the vinyl (follow the advice already given about sheeting in ply), pop the skirtings back on. That way you'll have a slick looking edge. Unless you're a real expert with a Stanley knife getting a tidy edge up to the skirtings might prove difficult and you WILL pay the price once 'the lady with the Xray eyes' has looked at it.

No skirtings? Put some on so same result as above.

 

[noseall]

a more understandig wife is what you need.......

 

[JohnD]

Opening the bidding at £1,000?