Priming

Discussion in 'Vinyl / Impervious floor coverings' started by Roidsey, Dec 19, 2017.

  1. Roidsey

    Roidsey Well-Known Member

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    Hello all can some1 explain the reason some of you prime on top of screed before glue also do you do it on ply
     
  2. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Only need to prime if the screed dries dusty
    No need to prime ply
     
  3. Roidsey

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    Ok cheers, can you use 700 superflex on floorboards inbetween ply where floorboards dip down to make smooth? (Hope that makes sense)
     
  4. Mikep

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    You can use a latex screed to pack the dips then overlay with min 6mm wbp plywood screw fixed 100/150mm centres with ring nails. Depending on the type and manufacturer of the flooring adhesive, it maybe necessary to prime the plywood otherwise you may have issues with adhesion but check with your adhesive supplier.
     
  5. Spacey

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    Only need to prime if the screed dries dusty
    No need to prime ply
     
  6. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Dunno what happened there :eek:
     
  7. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    You won’t have problems with adhesives on ply wood !!!

    Unless the floorboards are really bad there’s no need to pre scree 9mm ply will sort out most wooden floors just make sure your fixing go through the centre of the board Good idea to make little marks on the top of the ply so you know where the boards are. Full feather if needs if not just the ply joins is fine
     
  8. Roidsey

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    So your saying smooth it out first then ply on top?, what compound would you use on the floorboards then?
     
  9. Roidsey

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    Theres just 1 spot on the floor where the floorboard weirdly dips down the ply will just follow it, or could I just ply it all then smooth that bit out with feather maybe
     
  10. Mikep

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    We would.normally use sx300na if the floor boards are bad before overlaying with plywood and if using an acrylic adhesive we would prime the plywood.
     
  11. Roidsey

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    Im a bit concerned now as got 6mm for the job, do you guys normally use 9 do yoi
     
  12. merit

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    You be better off 6mm ply and then use a flexible levelling compound to level the floor


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  13. Roidsey

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    Already bloody priced the job now :mad:
     
  14. Mikep

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    What floorcovering are you installing?
     
  15. Roidsey

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    Lvt
     
  16. Roidsey

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    50sqm area
     
  17. Mikep

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    Ensure the floorboards are secure, any bad dips to the boards use a latex underlayment ie sx300na to fill and then overlay with 6mm marine grade plywood screw fix with ring nails. Use a feather finish compound for joints and screw heads and rub down. Install the lvt. Google the contract flooring association and there is guidance for timber floors.
     
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    Cheers guys
     
  19. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    9mm ply and feather
     

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