Plywood subfloor for laying vinyl flooring Help, advice, information, answers and tips on all types of flooring from laminate and carpet to timber and vinyl

[Swank1982]

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

[stoneyboy]

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