Hi - have just started updating my bungalow and looking for some help and advice.
I have removed the old window boards as very badly warped and stained pine (UPVC windows fitted). They were nailed in. Underneath the board it is solid all the way across the reveal (think that's what it's called), which is about 7" however it is not flat and quite bumpy in places . I also filled in the small gaps at the side where the board was slotted in - realise I probably shouldn't have done that now!
I would like to fitted a hardwood board and see from other posts (atoll's below) the best way might be to screw some ply on and then stick the hardwood. Do I need to try and get a level finish by filling/plastering before I put the ply on or can I put some dabs of plaster on and sit the ply on that and level it then screw in?
Also will there be a problem in the future with the wood warping? Have seen else about cutting into sections and joining so the grain goes in opposing directions to avoid this happening.
Hope this makes sense - have done bits of diy before but nothing like this. Any advice greatly appreciated
thanks
Ronnie
I have removed the old window boards as very badly warped and stained pine (UPVC windows fitted). They were nailed in. Underneath the board it is solid all the way across the reveal (think that's what it's called), which is about 7" however it is not flat and quite bumpy in places . I also filled in the small gaps at the side where the board was slotted in - realise I probably shouldn't have done that now!
I would like to fitted a hardwood board and see from other posts (atoll's below) the best way might be to screw some ply on and then stick the hardwood. Do I need to try and get a level finish by filling/plastering before I put the ply on or can I put some dabs of plaster on and sit the ply on that and level it then screw in?
Also will there be a problem in the future with the wood warping? Have seen else about cutting into sections and joining so the grain goes in opposing directions to avoid this happening.
Hope this makes sense - have done bits of diy before but nothing like this. Any advice greatly appreciated
thanks
Ronnie