Replace T*G subfloor in bathroom
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 4
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes
on
0 Posts
Replace T*G subfloor in bathroom
Hi All - In the process of redoing my bathroom, I had to pull up the subflooring (2nd floor) in order to get to the drains/supplies so I could re-run them.
Here is a picture:
I need to figure out how to get the curved areas cut back far enough so I can lay a new 2x4 joist and nail to the existing one that is under the wall for support... will that be enough support for the edge of a floor? I am also wondering how I am going to get the new plywood into the existing tongue and groove subfloor. Is it alright if I cut the plywood slightly smaller than the opening and then just put the backer board and mortar I will be using before tiling over it?
Please let me know if this doesn't make full sense. I tried taking pictures but they dont turn out too well.
Here is a picture:
I need to figure out how to get the curved areas cut back far enough so I can lay a new 2x4 joist and nail to the existing one that is under the wall for support... will that be enough support for the edge of a floor? I am also wondering how I am going to get the new plywood into the existing tongue and groove subfloor. Is it alright if I cut the plywood slightly smaller than the opening and then just put the backer board and mortar I will be using before tiling over it?
Please let me know if this doesn't make full sense. I tried taking pictures but they dont turn out too well.
Last edited by Shadeladie; 03-10-09 at 01:37 PM. Reason: Remove link
#2
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 4
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes
on
0 Posts
In case anyone else has to do this in the future - I did end up cutting the plywood slightly smaller than the opening and nailed it down to the joists... seems to be working fine. No squeaking and no structural problems I can see.