Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering Re: Solid Timber on Slab: Supply/Install Recommendations (Melb) 10Jul 24, 2009 8:04 am borg 2. 19mm is a structial floor where as overlays arent(12mm etc). You will also tend to get longer lengths in 19mm flooring. However as others have pointed out you do not nesserrily get extra life from thicking 19mm flooring as the top surface is usally about the same. Lam Check out http://clintfudgefloorsanding.googlepages.com/ for someone who takes great pride in their work. borg 3. For 19mm it would be best to have atleast 15mm plywood as per the as standards. Dukekamaya 19mm flooring needs to be laid over 15mm ply minimum. 12mm ply is fine for the 12mm overlay flooring. The secret nail (which is actually a staple) will go through the ply and hit the concrete if 12mm ply is used (providing they use the correct length staple) The is a special 28mm short staple for use in 12mm/13mm overlay flooring over 12mm ply Didn't know 19mm required 15mm ply as a standard which casts a bit of doubt over places recommending/supplying 19mm on 12mm ply. It's really hard for the average consumer to know what to get! Thanks for the help all, will lock in the quote for plastic, 12mm ply and 14mm boards when I get a chance. Re: Solid Timber on Slab: Supply/Install Recommendations (Me 11Oct 07, 2012 11:17 am Having laid 19mm and 12mm soild timber flooring since the early 90's if done correctly there will be no problems. With advancements in the moisture barriers and glues and with the curing of the timber you can and will acheive a great result, the main problem is, that in this industry there is no liecencing so just about anyone can claim they can lay floors. As a consumer always do your research and question the installer. Whilst laying ply over black plastic is common and correct it does raise the height of the flooring overall which doesn't always work with tiles or carpet. Don't always look at the price as you get what you pay for and when spending all that money on the floor don't skimp on a few bucks just for the cheapest option, cause as an installer if quoted too cheap, short cuts need to be taken. Solid timber floors add value to your home and give you many many years of wear. So in short both direct stick or ply on concrete will work if done correctly and by a qualified installer always ask how long they have been in the industry and what references they have. That's a fantastic result! Happy you got it sorted out. cheers Simeon 6 8670 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15991 If this is a custom build then I would expect the builder to set out the door frame closer to the wall to avoid the gap between architrave and the wall and or specify… 9 8347 |