Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: 14mm timber floors over existing old boards 19Oct 12, 2023 5:36 pm Is the existing flooring stuck down or is it on joists/battens? If it's stuck down then you would assume that a MB was already installed before it was put down. Certainly if it's been down for many years and you've had no issues with movement then it's pretty safe to assume it's all good. You will be fine to direct stick to it after a good sand and clean. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: 14mm timber floors over existing old boards 20Oct 13, 2023 9:00 am I would sand back old floor to provide surface for adhesion of 14mm board on top, then direct stick and secret nail to keep it down. You will end up with a laminated timber floor 33mm thick that will be stronger and stiffer. Make sure your new floor timber is acclimatised before laying. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog To put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire area as slate various in thickness and is very un even. To install most types of… 1 886 Hi, I'm clearing the tiles from our horrid 50 year old bathroom and preparing to lay new ones. Bugger of a job getting the old… 0 8273 |