I'm going through the first floor of my home, preparing the floors by repairing floorboards and hardboarding them, prior to carpet-fitters. When I get to the bathroom, should I simply substitute the hardboard for marine ply?
Are there any other preparation dos/don'ts that I should consider? I want to leave the surface ready for the tiler.
Thanks.
In message , JustMe writes
Well, in this situation I think it's always best to check with the tradesperson what they prefer to see as well, but WBP ply is the normal thing - say 12mm - you don't need expensive marine ply.
Absolutely!
David
As Mr French says - WBP ply is the stuff (I always think of marine ply myself in this context!)
David
Thanks both.
What is "WBP"?
Water and Boil Proof (but I expect if you asked for 'water and boil proof ply' anywhere you'd get a few odd looks!)
David
It refers to the glue uses in its construction, not to the wood!
Presumably so that the layers of laminate don't separate when wet? I'll give Travis Perkins a whirl - they seem to have everything useful. Thanks!
In message , JustMe writes
It seems to be pretty much the standard ply offered for sale nowadays.
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