Laying Karndean in Ensuite

[stringman]

Hi all,
I have a small ensuite (about 1.5 x 1m) and due to credit crunch have decided to lay it myself.
The existing floor is chipboard in very good condition so after a lot of research I have decided to lay 6mm wsb ply.

I have read on here that you can use decorators caulk to fill the gaps/nail holes. Is that correct
The floor will go under the bath panel so i presume I dont need exspansion gaps?
Should i prime the ply?
and finally what adhesive should i use.

many many thanks in advance

 

[mattysupra]

ne expansion needed on the plywood. Use a feather finish compound to fill gaps/screw heads etc. Either acrylic or pressure sensitive glue. Karndean supply all these products, however you may be told to get from a approved retailer.

 

[stringman]

Thanks for that
can I buy a generic brand glue from wickes or similar?

thanks

 

[mattysupra]

stikatac acrylic. not sure about the feather finish, dont know if you will find this in a shed.

 

[stringman]

stikatac acrylic

when i googled that it said wooden floor glue

i did not make myself clear in the op
I have Karndean vinyl (fake wooden planks)

is this still the correct glue?

thanks

 

[mattysupra]

sticatak acrylic and wood glue are two different things. either you need to buy the correct glue from karndean or find an acrylic glue for vinyl flooring. B&Q do the acrlic i mentioned before.

 

[stringman]

Got you Matty
Thanks for that
the reason i asked was that when I did a google it came up with the wood glue (didnt think to check that they did other types0

I shall head up to B&Q today

wish me luck- i am certain I can do it but dont want to bodge it.
I am thinking if i struggle with the ply ( have to cut in around the loo and sink) then I will get an expert in for the karndean

 

[mattysupra]

make a paper template or carboard template of the room for the plywood.

 

[garrymum]

We are having Amtico fitted into our ensuite next Friday. Karndean and Amtico is not cheap. If you DIY and make a mess of it you will be forever kicking yourself.

 

[stringman]

and if looks great I've saved some cash!

 

[garrymum]

How has it gone, have you laid it yet?
We had our ensuite done on Friday. The guy put ply down first, made a template on some brown paper then fitted the ply. then he put some sort of screed all over the ply to fill in the screw holes / joins. Then he sanded the whole area before putting the Amtico down. He has done a FANTASTIC job, even around the quadrant shower tray and toilet it is perfect.