How To Install Plywood Floor In Bathroom

Learn how to demolish a bathroom floor and lay new underlayment with these easy to follow step by step directions.

How to install plywood floor in bathroom.

Lay plywood in place on floor. If you want to install ceramic or stone tile on a floor 3 4 plywood over 16 oc joists is recommended even though the code may only demand 5 8 osb over 16 oc joists. Lay the plywood in place on the floor. Poorly installed underlayment leaves obvious blemishes that show through vinyl laminate hardwood and other floor coverings.

The appearance of a floor is determined by the quality of subflooring and plywood underlayment is often the blessing or curse of an attractive room. Although vinyl and linoleum install directly on top of plywood tile and natural stone installations also require a minimum of 1 4 inch thick concrete or fiberboard. It is important to note the height of the toilet flange after installing the plywood to. Floating floors are an easy mess free way to install new flooring without necessarily having to remove the existing flooring.

Most plywood subfloors measure 3 4 inch thick to provide a sound and stable surface for finished flooring. This installation method creates a floating floor which means gripstrip vinyl planking covers the subfloor without adhering or fastening to it in any manner. The choice of materials and the quality of workmanship can ensure that your plywood underlayment contributes to the. This also applies to joists depth.

Before you can install floor tile there must be a viable subfloor that the tiles can adhere to. If you missed part one where i discussed the cost and install you can read that here. Welcome to part two the bathroom install in my diy plywood floor series.