pwd77
Dec 12, 2006, 09:31 AM
What is the proper way to build up a floor to prepare for vinyl flooring? I'm building a mud-room in the garage attached to the house, 5' by 13' .
Presently I have the joists installed and am ready for subfloor. I am planning to use 3/4" T&G UDL plywood, glued to joists with construction adhesive and screwed in with 2" screws. I was then going to sand and fill where necessary, then put the vinyl directly on top.
Do I need to put another layer of 1/4" plywood on top of that, or if it is smooth, just put the vinyl directly on top of the 3/4"?
Any comments or suggestions are welcome!
----------------------------------
6:42 PM
At this point I have no replies, but am pretty sure I answered my own question. Vinyl will require 1/4" underlayment on top of the 3/4" T&G subfloor.
For any amatueurs like me, it is well explained here:
http://www.umass.edu/bmatwt/publications/articles/underlayment.html
Still, any comments or suggestions would be welcome!
Presently I have the joists installed and am ready for subfloor. I am planning to use 3/4" T&G UDL plywood, glued to joists with construction adhesive and screwed in with 2" screws. I was then going to sand and fill where necessary, then put the vinyl directly on top.
Do I need to put another layer of 1/4" plywood on top of that, or if it is smooth, just put the vinyl directly on top of the 3/4"?
Any comments or suggestions are welcome!
----------------------------------
6:42 PM
At this point I have no replies, but am pretty sure I answered my own question. Vinyl will require 1/4" underlayment on top of the 3/4" T&G subfloor.
For any amatueurs like me, it is well explained here:
http://www.umass.edu/bmatwt/publications/articles/underlayment.html
Still, any comments or suggestions would be welcome!