Bathroom flooring
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Probably. Post a pic for better advice
You would be better using T & G chipboard flooring as it will be nearer the thickness of any old floorboards (assuming 22mm) you marry up to and also is tongued so can be glued and will make it stronger than butt jointed ply.
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Sister something onto that joist that has been notched to oblivion mid span, jeez..
Some of em really do put the "plum" in "plumber"
Some of em really do put the "plum" in "plumber"
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Marine ply is the best stuff. I think 18mm or 25mm.
The Indonesian stuff I'm told is good.
Use large uncut sheets as much as possible, in high traffic areas (e.g. doorway, in front of basin and WC), filling in round the edges with cut pieces where you will not be standing or walking much Put the joints in the ply sheets on joists. Add "noggins" (struts) under any unsupported joints. This is especially important if using square edge boards. You can seal the edges to prevent damp getting in, since bathrooms usually contain water, spills, splashes and leaks.
Measure where the feet of the bath will be and provide extra support spanning the joists if feet will not coincide. Especially if the joist has been hacked about with an axe or chainsaw.
You are unlikely to find true marine ply (which is expensive, made of selected quality veneers) but can probably find a WBP grade. It still needs the edges sealed. You can stain and varnish the whole floor (top, bottom and sides) if you want for improved appearance and water resistance.
If there are any waste traps or other parts that might need to be accessed in future, e.g. under the bath, provide a screw-down hatch you can remove.
Measure where the feet of the bath will be and provide extra support spanning the joists if feet will not coincide. Especially if the joist has been hacked about with an axe or chainsaw.
You are unlikely to find true marine ply (which is expensive, made of selected quality veneers) but can probably find a WBP grade. It still needs the edges sealed. You can stain and varnish the whole floor (top, bottom and sides) if you want for improved appearance and water resistance.
If there are any waste traps or other parts that might need to be accessed in future, e.g. under the bath, provide a screw-down hatch you can remove.
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How come you put the nice boards under the bath and the gash split one out in the room?
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