Bathroom floor/vinyl question

[se7en]

Hi. Recently, I bought a new vinyl floor for the bathroom. In prep of laying it, the old bumpy lumpy lino has been removed. This was stuck down pretty good and on removal some of the subfloor came off with it. As a result it has splintered in several places.

I'm just wondering whether this is fixable and if so, what's the best method of smoothing it over. Any help is appreciated. This is turning into a longer job than i'd thought it would be

 

[crazydaze]

Take all the hardboard up and re hardboard 4mm pre-wet or 6mm ply the floor. Anything else is a bodge and will limit the quality of install.

 

[se7en]

Thanks, I thought as much

This would cover the whole of the floor is it ok for the job? http://www.wickes.co.uk/exterior-wbp-plywood/invt/110117/

Also, do I use panel pins or ring shank nails, i've seen conflicting things whilst looking around.

Thanks in advance.

 

[lymmranger]

Yes thats fine....

you may find it tricky to manouver as one big piece! depending on your floorspace consider cutting into smaller pieces. You will find that a sharp stanley knife will cut 6mm ply - use a straight edge and several progressively deep cuts AND BE CAREFUL!!!!!!

To fix use either ring shank nails or screw it down. Fix every 6inches in all directions. Select your screws/nails so that they do not go through the original floor and be very aware of cables or pipes that may be under the floor.

You are looking to acheive a smooth blemish free surface, so ensure that you butt any joints very tightly

Good luck!

 

[se7en]

Thanks, that's really helpful. Does ply need anything doing to it, because i've read that hardboard needs to be wetted and have time to aclimatise so just wondered about ply. Also, i've read conflicting things about whether or not to leave a gap around the edges.

Last questions I promise . Thanks in advance.

Also i've added pictures of the current floor situation. What I wrote reads worse than it actually looks so if there's any chance it can be salvaged that'd be great. Opinions?

 

[lymmranger]

Nope just whack it down!

no one really uses hardboard anymore because of the "wetting" - too much hasle.
No need for a gap, no need to acclimatise.

Just take your time and watch what your doing with the stanley - even pro fitters get cocky and it takes ages to clean up ( and sometimes it takes ages to find cocky so it can be sewn back on)