How strong is floating laminate floor
So here's why I ask this is have two project trailers. One I'm have to do a complete refer back on the front section so it's not gonna matter but there a couple spots where the floor is soft just kind...
Forum Discussion
Trailer #1 might work with laminate over the existing subfloor but hard to say without seeing it in person. The hybrid most likely needs something done with the existing subfloor, esp. if it has OSB that is water damaged.
Some TTs have a weak subfloor simply because the plywood (or OSB) is too thin and/or the floor "joists" are too far apart. You *might* be able to glue and screw a layer of say 1/4" plywood on top of the existing subfloor but that could conflict with cabinet doors, entry door sills, etc. Installing plywood to the underside would be a very tedious job and require dropping the holding tanks and getting other stuff out of the way. Any damaged subflooring needs repair first. Small areas can sometimes be done from above.
I'd only use vinyl interlocking laminate planks (not the glued edge type). It's tough stuff and won't be affected by moisture. Vinyl will conform to a wavy floor in warm weather but it might crack in cold temps. or joints may come apart due to shrinkage and becoming brittle.
What about using sheet vinyl? Cut the old vinyl out carefully around the perimeter and use as a template. The newer laminate looking sheet vinyl looks pretty good and is what we have in our TT.
Some TTs have a weak subfloor simply because the plywood (or OSB) is too thin and/or the floor "joists" are too far apart. You *might* be able to glue and screw a layer of say 1/4" plywood on top of the existing subfloor but that could conflict with cabinet doors, entry door sills, etc. Installing plywood to the underside would be a very tedious job and require dropping the holding tanks and getting other stuff out of the way. Any damaged subflooring needs repair first. Small areas can sometimes be done from above.
I'd only use vinyl interlocking laminate planks (not the glued edge type). It's tough stuff and won't be affected by moisture. Vinyl will conform to a wavy floor in warm weather but it might crack in cold temps. or joints may come apart due to shrinkage and becoming brittle.
What about using sheet vinyl? Cut the old vinyl out carefully around the perimeter and use as a template. The newer laminate looking sheet vinyl looks pretty good and is what we have in our TT.
