Quick question regarding lino floors

divuk83 · 25 Oct 2013 at 21:11

In our haste to get our bathroom done last year we just put the lino down onto the floorboards, which doesn't look as good as if I have put ply down first so I'm going to go back and do this now. The floorboards are in good condition and fairly level so I was planning on putting a fairly thin layer of ply down then replacing the lino (if I don't tare it while pulling it up!). How thin can I get away with? I was thinking no thicker than 6mm if possible? Also in terms of expansion gaps, do I need one? If so how big? Won't it look crap round the edges of the room if I make one? Nail or screws? I was thinking nails/tacks.

Cheers

Dave

wazza300 · 25 Oct 2013 at 21:18

Use exterior or marine ply,and wood glue/screws,no need for expansion gap

Simon · 26 Oct 2013 at 16:54

You can use 3mm board. Dampen them and leave in the room for 24 hours. Then fit with staples. As they dry they will tighten like a drum

divuk83 · 26 Oct 2013 at 19:44

Thanks all, 3mm exterior ply it is. Thanks for the tips.

Dave