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Laying ply on old timber floor to make it more even
Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.26 PM
In terms of laying plywood to even out an old timber floor : 1. Does the plywood need an expansion gap with the wall? 2. Does the plywood need expansion gaps between sheets? Thank you
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6 Answers
Dale Carpentry
Rating: 5 out of 5
I fit mine with the boards tight together and tight to the floor, unless the floor is particularly uneven. In which case I leave a small 5mm gap around the perimeter.
Answered26 August 2019
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Anerley Construction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Unlike laminate floors which float over an existing floor and have expansion gaps, plywood is usually screwed or nailed into position and expansion gaps are not necessary.
Answered30 August 2019
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Blake and Sons
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Always allow expansion gap at perimeters and around doorways.
Answered28 August 2019
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J C Carpentry
Rating: 5 out of 5
You should fit the plywood sheets tight together , but always leave a 10mm expansion gap at the perimeter.
Answered31 August 2019
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U-DESIGNSERVICES LTD
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Ply being an engineered material, does not expand too much under normal conditions so if it is not being place where moisture is high there is no need to leave gaps between sheets, however the perimeter will definitely need room for expansion. 10mm should be enough
Answered3 September 2019
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RJ Leach carpentry
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi there
Personally I would always place the ply tight together but leave a 10mm expansion gap around the perimeter of the room. Hope this helps.
Answered15 September 2019
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