humorme
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Post by humorme on Apr 21, 2015 1:42:31 GMT -8
I just put in a new subfloor - 3/8 exterior ply topped with luan. I plan on laying Vct tile over the luan. What's the best type of product to use to fill/ smooth the joints and imperfections? I've been debating wood filler vs bondo vs drywall compound. I'm leaning towards water based wood filler - because it dries quickly and it's easy to work. Any advice?
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John Palmer
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Hi, From a vintage trailer guy located in Santa Ana, CA. It's good to see lots of activity here.
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Post by John Palmer on Apr 21, 2015 7:04:29 GMT -8
I just put in a new subfloor - 3/8 exterior ply topped with luan. I plan on laying Vct tile over the luan. What's the best type of product to use to fill/ smooth the joints and imperfections? I've been debating wood filler vs bondo vs drywall compound. I'm leaning towards water based wood filler - because it dries quickly and it's easy to work. Any advice? Any brand of cheap auto body filler will work.
Bondo is a trade name.
Mix and apply very small batches, if you have never worked with body filler.
It's only going to fill gaps and knot holes. The floor still must be ridged, or it will not hold.
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mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 21, 2015 18:27:05 GMT -8
I have videos on my website showing you how to lay a VCT floor in a trailer. All the tips and tricks from a professional floor man.
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Post by vikx on Apr 21, 2015 21:15:21 GMT -8
I use floor leveling compound. It's a dry product you mix with water. Dries quite hard and is sandable. My luan doesn't have a lot of flaws so very little is actually needed.
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