Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Feb 02, 2014 7:52 pm Hi, We want to lay new wood flooring and would like to know if it's best to remove and lay the new flooring or simply lay the new flooring over the old. We would prefer to remove and lay new flooring but we are mindful of our budget constraints, so if this option is more expensive, we would consider laying new over the old but we are concerned about squeaky floor boards. Thanks, Re: remove flooring or lay new flooring on top of old 2Feb 04, 2014 3:38 pm Hi cx2, is that lay new timber floor over excising timber floor? Floating timber floor? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: remove flooring or lay new flooring on top of old 3Feb 04, 2014 4:32 pm We're installing new hardwood (not floating) floors. Existing hardwood floors are in dire shape and with internal walls to come down and a the bathroom being moved, we decided to replace the floors. Had thought that it would be best to remove existing hardwood floors (and tile in bathroom), but some builders we have spoken to have suggested laying floor over top. Concerned that would be asking for trouble down the track. Anyone have any experience with this? Re: remove flooring or lay new flooring on top of old 5Feb 04, 2014 9:52 pm If your existing timber floor is structurally sound ( as opposed to just looking a bit tired and dated ) then lay the new one over the top. Walk over it and nail down any squeaks you come across first then go ahead with the new flooring. I'd glue and nail the new floor down too. Stewie Re: remove flooring or lay new flooring on top of old 6Mar 18, 2014 8:29 am Just don't do what the previous inhabitants of a rental I was in in Melbourne did - a vinyl carpet sandwitch! Today is under construction. Thank you for understanding. Re: remove flooring or lay new flooring on top of old 7Sep 17, 2014 9:19 am This is probably too late, but the info will be here for others. It is actually better to lay the new floor Over the top of the old floor. That way the new floor is completely inside. Imagine a cold rainy day. With a platform floor, the bottom of the timber is outside in the cold moist air. You turn the heater on inside and its hot and dry. Sort of like wetting oneside of a piece of cardboard and then hairdrying the other. It will Cup. By leaving the old floor there, it takes the hit. New floor totally protected. It will also be cheaper. There is a load of labour to rip out the old floor. That money is best spend Course sanding the old floor flat to level it. If you don't start with a flat surface, you won't end with one. 1. Punch all the nails of the existing floor to pull them down tight on the joist. 2. Add any nails to loose boards. 3. If you have the budget, course sand that old floor flat. ($10 M2 Max) Now you have the perfect platform to secret nail your new timber floor to. Make sure where possible the new floor is laid at 90 degrees to the old one. Now you have a decent specification that is strong and should last the life of the house. Regards Mark. Floor Sanding Brisbane with The Perfect Process. Only at Quicksand & Polish. Mark. Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/quicksandandpolish Hi all Am new to this forum. I want to get some ideas/info about how to manage an 80 year old factory restoration to convert to a residence. The factory floor is concrete… 0 6330 How do you remove one of these ceiling air con vents? And is it possible to disconnect the duct joined to the vent from inside the house, without going into the roof cavity? 0 5832 the step up is 30mm and wanting it to be flat . how much does the concrete have to be lowered .we plan on removing bath and lenghten shower and adding seat. the old bath… 0 11799 |