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Which thickness / type of plywood should be laid under LVT click flooring?

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.43 PM

Hello, I am looking to install LVT click flooring through out the entire house on all floors, including the kitchen and ensuites. Please advise on the best thickness and type of plywood that should be used to prepare the floor so it is flat. Thank you.

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5 Answers

Andrew Roberts Flooring

Rating: 5 out of 5

Barnsley

If the floorboards are in decent/average condition, then I would recommend 6mm plywood, nailed with ring shank nails every 6inches (4 inch on the edges )

Answered17 May 2022

CARPET WORLD LONDON LIMITED

Rating: 5 out of 5

Feltham

WE RECOMMEND SP101 5.50mm PLY

Answered31 August 2021

Anonymous user

As a standard we would double check all the floor board’s for any movement and screw down if needed then top with 12.5mm structural hardwood ply also known as WBP PLY

Answered31 August 2021

Anonymous user

Check that there are no pipes under any loose floor boards screw down then use 6mm plywood pinned and screwed down then liner lvt job done perfect 😊

Answered17 May 2022

cmw floors and wetrooms

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Frinton On Sea

Hi Andrew, as most others have said 5.5 - 6mm ply, (after having checked for pipes / cables beneath & fixing loose boards). I then tend to use a decent rubber underlay on click LVT, (unless pre-affixed to the underside).Also, be aware, you DEFINITELY need an expansion gap with click, the same as you would with laminate.Hope this helps, Chris M-W.

Answered17 May 2022