Post by ommmjenny on Jul 22, 2016 15:30:31 GMT -8
Hi there!
Newbie here, getting ready for new Marmoleum. The install guy came and took a look at my '55 Kenskill and suggested replacing the deck before he added a 1/4" subfloor. He said I should get marine grade plywood for the deck with a tongue and groove for the join so that the Marmoleum would not crack in the future. The current deck is not rotten, but surely warped a little and he would like to see a more solid join to prevent cracks like the old floor had. This is before I took all the cabinetry out...
Couple questions...
1) If I replace the deck with 3/4" plywood and then he adds his 1/4" subfloor, won't that raise up my closets by 1/4" and create problems putting the skin back on?
2) Marine grade plywood is pricey! My lumber guy suggested full-faced plywood and sealing it on all sides with McCloskey varnish of some kind. Anyone try this approach?
3) Tongue and groove is not easy to locate and also expensive. Lumber guy suggested locating seams on the joists and making biscuit joints. Have others tried this?
4) The belly is kind of ragged underneath, but not a nightmare. There are some dark spots. Should I go whole hog and re-do everything and if so what would you replace the belly and insulation with?
Thanks so much for any input!!
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Newbie here, getting ready for new Marmoleum. The install guy came and took a look at my '55 Kenskill and suggested replacing the deck before he added a 1/4" subfloor. He said I should get marine grade plywood for the deck with a tongue and groove for the join so that the Marmoleum would not crack in the future. The current deck is not rotten, but surely warped a little and he would like to see a more solid join to prevent cracks like the old floor had. This is before I took all the cabinetry out...
Couple questions...
1) If I replace the deck with 3/4" plywood and then he adds his 1/4" subfloor, won't that raise up my closets by 1/4" and create problems putting the skin back on?
2) Marine grade plywood is pricey! My lumber guy suggested full-faced plywood and sealing it on all sides with McCloskey varnish of some kind. Anyone try this approach?
3) Tongue and groove is not easy to locate and also expensive. Lumber guy suggested locating seams on the joists and making biscuit joints. Have others tried this?
4) The belly is kind of ragged underneath, but not a nightmare. There are some dark spots. Should I go whole hog and re-do everything and if so what would you replace the belly and insulation with?
Thanks so much for any input!!
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