Plywood subfloor for laying vinyl flooring
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Swank1982
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Plywood subfloor for laying vinyl flooring

by Swank1982 » Tue Dec 13, 2022 11:00 pm

Hi
I am having Vinyl (on a roll?) flooring fitted in a bedroom and have been advised to lay a 4mm or 6mm ply subfloor prior to fitting over floorboards.

Taking the skirting boards off is not an option, do I need to leave an expansion gap around the Perimeter for expansion or is this not necessary. If so how big is recommended?

Thanks in advance

Ricky

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Re: Plywood subfloor for laying vinyl flooring

by stoneyboy » Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:03 pm

Hi swank1982,
Suggest you leave a 2/3mm expansion gap around the perimeter but more importantly keep the ply indoors for a few days to acclimatise to your house environment.
Regards S

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