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How to fasten 1/2" Plywood underlayment
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Paint...@unlisted.moo
Nov 2, 2016, 5:47:42 PM11/2/16
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Most people use 1/4" plywood or masonite for underlayment. However I
have a floor made out of only one layer of 3/4" plywood, so it needs
more strength. I've decided to use 1/2" plywood.
I have a hand driven stapler made to fasten down 1/4" underlayment. But
the staples are a max of 7/8 inch. I dont think that is long enough for
1/2" ply.
I know that underlayment needs to be fastened with little spacing
between fastners, especially at the edges. (I will be putting vinyl
linoleum on top).
Should I just use ring nails? Or are there some sort of screws?
I probably could rent a stapler that has longer staples, but this is
just a hallway and small bathroom, and is about 3 1/2 sheets of plywood.
Not worth renting something. I have also thought about using
construction adhesive before applying the nails or screws.
What is recommended for this sort of thing?
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have a floor made out of only one layer of 3/4" plywood, so it needs
more strength. I've decided to use 1/2" plywood.
I have a hand driven stapler made to fasten down 1/4" underlayment. But
the staples are a max of 7/8 inch. I dont think that is long enough for
1/2" ply.
I know that underlayment needs to be fastened with little spacing
between fastners, especially at the edges. (I will be putting vinyl
linoleum on top).
Should I just use ring nails? Or are there some sort of screws?
I probably could rent a stapler that has longer staples, but this is
just a hallway and small bathroom, and is about 3 1/2 sheets of plywood.
Not worth renting something. I have also thought about using
construction adhesive before applying the nails or screws.
What is recommended for this sort of thing?
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Thomas
Nov 2, 2016, 7:19:43 PM11/2/16
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Starting with 3 Quarter? I see nothing wrong with 1q if just wanting to smooth/level it out. Nail away every 3 inch. Why the exrta 1/4?
Red...@hotmail.com
Nov 2, 2016, 7:49:38 PM11/2/16
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On Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 4:47:42 PM UTC-5, Paint...@unlisted.moo wrote:
>
> I know that underlayment needs to be fastened with little spacing
> between fastners, especially at the edges. (I will be putting vinyl
> linoleum on top).
>
> Should I just use ring nails?
Stay away from vinyl over ring nails!! After a few years of looking good you will see a raised bump over 50% of the nails. I've seen too many houses with that problem, including mine.
>
> I know that underlayment needs to be fastened with little spacing
> between fastners, especially at the edges. (I will be putting vinyl
> linoleum on top).
>
> Should I just use ring nails?
Paint...@unlisted.moo
Nov 2, 2016, 9:44:23 PM11/2/16
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Paint...@unlisted.moo
Nov 2, 2016, 9:50:13 PM11/2/16
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On Wed, 2 Nov 2016 16:19:39 -0700 (PDT), Thomas <cano...@yahoo.com>
wrote:
>Starting with 3 Quarter? I see nothing wrong with 1q if just wanting to
> smooth/level it out. Nail away every 3 inch. Why the exrta 1/4?
Most homes have a sub floor. I dont, just the 3/4" pluwood. That's why I
am using the extra 1/4". Plus, I want treated plywood around the toilet
and tub, and could not find 1/4" treated ply. Either they dont make it,
or it's special order only. The treated 1/2" was on sale. I was gonna
only use it by the toilet and tub, and use regular 1/2" for the hallway,
but since the treated was on sale, I'm using it for everything.
wrote:
>Starting with 3 Quarter? I see nothing wrong with 1q if just wanting to
> smooth/level it out. Nail away every 3 inch. Why the exrta 1/4?
am using the extra 1/4". Plus, I want treated plywood around the toilet
and tub, and could not find 1/4" treated ply. Either they dont make it,
or it's special order only. The treated 1/2" was on sale. I was gonna
only use it by the toilet and tub, and use regular 1/2" for the hallway,
but since the treated was on sale, I'm using it for everything.
gfre...@aol.com
Nov 2, 2016, 10:37:25 PM11/2/16
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On Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:47:21 -0500, Paint...@unlisted.moo wrote:
>Most people use 1/4" plywood or masonite for underlayment. However I
>have a floor made out of only one layer of 3/4" plywood, so it needs
>more strength. I've decided to use 1/2" plywood.
>
>I have a hand driven stapler made to fasten down 1/4" underlayment. But
>the staples are a max of 7/8 inch. I dont think that is long enough for
>1/2" ply.
>
>I know that underlayment needs to be fastened with little spacing
>between fastners, especially at the edges. (I will be putting vinyl
>linoleum on top).
>
>Should I just use ring nails? Or are there some sort of screws?
>I probably could rent a stapler that has longer staples, but this is
>just a hallway and small bathroom, and is about 3 1/2 sheets of plywood.
>Not worth renting something. I have also thought about using
>construction adhesive before applying the nails or screws.
>
>What is recommended for this sort of thing?
You need one of these and some 8 penny ring shank nails.
>Most people use 1/4" plywood or masonite for underlayment. However I
>have a floor made out of only one layer of 3/4" plywood, so it needs
>more strength. I've decided to use 1/2" plywood.
>
>I have a hand driven stapler made to fasten down 1/4" underlayment. But
>the staples are a max of 7/8 inch. I dont think that is long enough for
>1/2" ply.
>
>I know that underlayment needs to be fastened with little spacing
>between fastners, especially at the edges. (I will be putting vinyl
>linoleum on top).
>
>Should I just use ring nails? Or are there some sort of screws?
>I probably could rent a stapler that has longer staples, but this is
>just a hallway and small bathroom, and is about 3 1/2 sheets of plywood.
>Not worth renting something. I have also thought about using
>construction adhesive before applying the nails or screws.
>
>What is recommended for this sort of thing?
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gfre...@aol.com
Nov 2, 2016, 10:43:26 PM11/2/16
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Maybe just glue it down with construction adhesive if you are worried
about it. I don't have any vinyl so I have no experience with it. That
stuff is not very popular here in houses that don't come in on wheels.
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