Ply splintered at edges

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by JimMos, Dec 7, 2023.

  1. JimMos

    JimMos Member

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    I’m a DIYer laying my first LVT, and I cut my 9mm SP101 boards with a jigsaw and circular saw, and no matter how it splintered the ply badly.
    Consequently I have splintered edges that are (mainly) around the edge of my bathroom floor and landing. the splinters are up to about 8-10mm from the edge.
    Should I ardex feather edge the edges, then sand, or just sand them so there are no loose pieces. Would the adhesive still stick the LVT to the edge ( its only the edges).
    Silly question but I dont want to balls up my first floor !
     
  2. Simon Grimley

    Simon Grimley Well-Known Member

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    Sand if, feather it, sand it
     
  3. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    What type of blade did you use on your jigsaw ?
     
  4. JimMos

    JimMos Member

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    One it came with - what blade should I use in future ?
     
  5. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    A clean cut blade
     
  6. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    If the circular saw is not cutting neat you need a blade with more teeth
     

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