lino in bathroom - underlay needed?

agh100 · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:48 am

Hi
I have some new lino to fit in out bathroom. The floor has floorboards at the moment. Do I need to fit some plywood on top of them before putting the lino down? If so, what sort of plywood and where do I get it?
Once the lino is down do I need to seal it round the edges to stop any splashed water getting to to the plywood or floorboards?

Thanks

mattysupra · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:19 pm

Yes you should plywood floor first. Normally 6mm depending on how bad the floorboards are. I sand the boards flat before i plywood so i can get away with 4mm plywood. It needs to be exterior grade. Can get from local timber yard, B&Q etc. And it is recommended to seal edges in a wet area. You should also fit the flooring and plywood slightly short. Your sealant will cover the gap.

breezer · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:08 pm

we didn't

guess what, you can see the floorboard "patterns"

agh100 · Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:59 am

thanks for the advice. I will get some plywood and give it a go. The room is only 1.5m x 0.75m and then the toilet the same size - so I'm hoping it wont be too difficult!
Do I just nail the plywood to the floor boards?

mattysupra · Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:39 pm

ring shank nails. Not panel pins etc. Or screw. but heads can show through