Replacing Bathroom Floor Rotted

Wrapping up the subfloor in the adjacent bathroom required an interesting puzzle piece to bridge the floor joists to match the diagonal shiplap of the existing subfloor and to accommodate a toilet drain.

Replacing bathroom floor rotted.

This exterior grade plywood is a good choice for damp or occasionally wet areas because it can withstand a moderate amount of moisture without deteriorating. Repairing a damaged subfloor is serious business but it doesn t have to be scary. Chad completed the subfloor repair by nailing it off and sealing the gaps at the pipe. You may need to put your rv up on jacks to perform this step and ensure that all the old rotted flooring is completely removed both internally and externally.

Once he knew where the damage was doug removed the vinyl floor covering and all the rotted wood. Although you will probably find more damage if your floor was rotted we will assume that only the floor has to be replaced. Replacing subfloors will cost between 1 45 and 7 per square foot for materials. Measure and cut plywood as needed to cover the damaged area.

Remove the areas that are badly damaged. Learn from ashlee cody as they diagnose their moisture issues fix thei. If they are wet leave them exposed for 2 or 3 days so they can dry out. It s not difficult to replace the floor however just messy.

Using a cat s paw. This is a good time to check on the insulation in the floor as well as the plumbing and any exposed wiring. If you discover minor rot around the toilet flange install a closet flange support under the flange to transfer the weight of the toilet to solid wood. If only the area directly below the flange is rotted you can install a two piece steel closet flange support.

Vacuum and pick up all the debris that has fallen between the rafters. Pry up and remove trim in front of the tub if applicable with a pry bar or screwdriver. If you see rot treat it by brushing on a saturated solution of boric acid and water to kill the rot. The project requires the removal of the finished flooring and damaged area and the installation of a new material.