Bathroom Floor

[Jupiter01]

I need to replace a set of bathroom chipped wood floorboards (large younger and groove type) as they have deteriorated due to contact with water. The vinyl floor had a split. The boards seem like the regular type.

Should I replace these with the moisture resistant chipped wood floor boards? I will be laying vinyl over the top again.

 

[Burnerman]

Waterproof chipboard is fine, use the same thickness obviously. Usually coated on one side and green on the other, it still doesn't like getting wet!
John

 

[Jupiter01]

Thanks John.
I was thinking of removing all the boards up to the bath panel (save me having to remove these) and then replace these but its dawned on me that using a multi cutter all the way around the bath to cut these boards out could be a mammoth effort. Do you have any advice on how I approach this please.

 

[Jupiter01]

Can someone please advise me on the above? Thanks in advance.

 

[dazlight]

Buy a plunge saw to cut them out.
But a mutli saw will do it just takes time.
Or pay someone to do it for you.

 

[Jupiter01]

Is there a particular multisaw blade that is suited for this task?

 

[dazlight]

Bosch ones are good but expensive. They last well unless you hit a nail.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Is there a particular multisaw blade that is suited for this task?

A blade made for timber cutting.

Andy

 

[JohnD]

others may have wider experience, but with a multicutter, I found the "finger" blades more suited to an up-and-down cut (and more likely to go through pipes underneath) and the half-round blade is better for a long, straight cut where you can control the depth of cut better.

A circular saw, set to 18mm, is best for a long cut, but won't reach the ends and internal corners. The multicutter will do those.

You can do it with a backsaw, but it's hard work.

 

[Jupiter01]

Thanks guys. I have one of these on my Makita multi saw and when I tested it recently, it was hard work! Admittedly, the blade isn't the sharpest, so I will replace that.
I know there are other types of blades (different shapes) and wanted advice on that please.

I do also own a Makita Circular saw but as I am cutting up to the bath panels, I couldn't see how this could be used.
On a related note, I also have a Recip saw but don't see a use for that in this project.

 

[JohnD]

this shape. When it starts to go blunt you rotate the tool a bit to use a fresh section. It has a shallower cut than the "finger" blades.

(I have no knowledge of this particular supplier)

 

[Jupiter01]

Been thinking about this and wondering if I should use my circular saw - set to the depth of the floor boards.

There are 2 options as I see them.
1. Push saw up against bath panel and cut boards here. Concerned about the joint and the vinyl flooring bending into this over time.
2. Remove bath panels and cut under here.

Can I have your thoughts please