Fixing Plywood Flooring

There are two basic ways to go.

Fixing plywood flooring.

Fixing the floor before fixing the moisture issue is like putting the cart before the horse. If damage to the plywood is not so extensive that it requires complete replacement the damaged areas can be repaired. Lay the second sheet of plywood tightly butting the edges of the two sheets together to create a butt join. Fix the plywood to the floorboards with ring shank nails every 15 mm 6in around the edge of the board.

Plan the layout of the plywood sheets so the long dimension of the plywood runs perpendicular to the floor joists. Ecoply flooring is ideal as a substrate for most floor coverings and flexible waterproofing membranes. Continue laying the first row of boards in the same fashion across the. Measure and cut plywood as needed to cover the damaged area.

Plywood can be part of a wall floor ceiling roof or even a boat. Do not fit the new plywood tightly against the old subflooring leave a 1 8 gap to allow for natural expansion. This exterior grade plywood is a good choice for damp or occasionally wet areas because it can withstand a moderate amount of moisture without deteriorating. Leave a gap the size of a credit card between the two sheets.

Grinding and repairing a concrete floor can create concrete dust so be safe and wear a respirator a dust mask will not give you enough protection. Measure the opening and cut a piece of osb or plywood of the same thickness and dimensions as the. A plywood subfloor often squeaks when it separates from the joists but it doesn t have to make any noise at all to give you a. Remove the existing flooring such as carpet or vinyl and then refinish the plywood subfloor beneath or install new plywood cut into planks squares or even.

It is particularly ideal for wet areas where treated flooring is needed. It is also widely used for flexible and rigid overlay products such as carpets linoleum tiles and membrane systems or any application where a smooth substrate is required. If the cause of the squeaking is a result of hardwood floors rubbing against the plywood subfloor underneath you can drive a short wood screw up through the bottom of the subfloor and into the. If your floor is concrete use a concrete grinder for large open areas or a 4 inch or 8 inch angle grinder with a cup wheel attachment made for use on concrete.