This video shares subfloor repair mistakes to avoid and what to do instead. For the written tutorial with even more tips visit https://homerepairtutor.com/subfloor-repair/
Many thanks to Great Stuff for providing the Subfloor Construction Adhesive for this video. Also, I like the Smart Dispenser because I can use the can for up to 30 days which makes it usable for other projects. Great Stuff is also a sponsor of Home Repair Tutor.
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Subfloor Repair Mistakes to Avoid
0:01 How to remove the toilet closet flange
0:19 How to cut out old subfloor
1:12 How to add blocking under the subfloor
1:56 How to use Great Stuff Construction Adhesive
3:04 How to cut a hole in the subfloor for the toilet flange
These supplies were used in our video:
-Great Stuff Construction Adhesive
-Makita Drill and 5-inch Hole Saw
-Ironclad Command Gloves
-Circular Saw with Diablo Plywood Blade
-Oscillating Multi-Tool
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Rip whoever has to do this repair next with that floor adhesive
I’m a paying member and I appreciate all of your instruction. I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind putting a little more explanation and caution out for people new to using hole saws of such a large size. I gave up on the hole saw after my drill bucked me nearly sideways and dug some cute little chunks out of my plywood in a scary little dance. I used a jigsaw instead (took the patch piece out before cutting).
This is fantastic, thank you!
Won't the floating edge of the plywood squeak anyways?
I have a 1.5"×4" long tent to fix (new plywood subfloor) before putting Ditra on top. I don't know if I really need to replace a piece of plywood. We put a laminating screw on what was only a 1.5"×1.5" bubble but now it appeared next to the screw and gotten longer. There is a 1/8" gap between sheets so I don't know why this is happening. I'm thinking of cutting a thin strip out down the middle of the tent with a multitool, putting wood glue under each side and screwing the sides down. Any thought?
Please show more work that involves I Joists in the future please.
What exactly do you mean by splitting the difference between the cut marks and the top plates?
About to do the same repair. Wish me luck 🙏
What a great video. Informative and to the point, without the unnecessary long winded introduction
Wouldn't it have been better to put the floor adhesive on the other side of the 2x4s as well? (The part that sits under the original flooring)
I have a soft spot at the way you did the back solved every question I had. Cant wait to actually do this!
We're doing a bathroom remodel (not DIY) we've hired someone. The subfloor had to be replaced and I noticed he put down 1/2" plywood vs 3/4". Am I right that it needs to be 3/4"?
Good videos. My problem: Had the same issue, but in the second floor of a condo building. Ripped everything out down to the concrete floor, which is about 6 inches or so thick. From a previous repair years ago, someone jackhammered a good 12 inches around the drain and then put a 2 ft.² piece of plywood over that gaping hole and then a piece of rubber and then concrete of some sort. What a mess. I’ve removed everything and now I am going to install a three-quarter inch piece of plywood over the big gaping hole in the concrete and then Schluter on top of that. I can’t seem to find any answers on how to attach the plywood to the concrete. Can I just use liquid nails or thin set mortar? And should I put a vapor barrier in between the concrete and the plywood? My issue isn’t with waterproofing the final product. Just what goes in between the existing concrete floor and the plywood I am using to cover up the big hole. Thank you so much if you answer my question.😊
I like your clear teaching. Wouldn't it be better to measure and cut hole before laying in new subfloor?
very nice tutorial for repairing subfloor. tnx.
Couldve used this video 6 days ago
I normally add blocking between the joists, along the saw cut as well. Constuction adhesive and screws will prevent any movement along that separation.
It’s kind of ironic. He puts out all of this great content for us to learn to do these things ourselves so that we don’t have to spend money on hiring professionals like him!
Love the videos. I’m halfway through a bathroom Reno and before I start each step I look up your video to see what to do.
Jeff is an outstanding teacher. Follow his recommendations, be patient, you will be successful and confident that your installation will not fail, and you’ll save $$$.
Do not just screw a board to the floor. This will not support the weight you need to screw blocks into the joist.