The chipboard flooring in my bedroom goes under the stud wall into the bathroom, I would like to replace the bathroom flooring with plywood instead. How do I cut up to the skirting board as a circular saw will leave approx. 30mm from the skirting board? Many thanks
Sorry all! Should have done a thorough google search before posting. Have found this; Stanley Floorboard Saw Any tips/ideas would still be greatly appreciated. Thanks
are your joists parralel to the wall!!!!! if so you dont terminate the boards at the WALL you terminate on the joists otherwise the stud wall is only held up by the stub ends of the boards big all
Ensure that there aren't any pipes or cables running below the area you want to cut, or you're going to get a surprise...
Thanks fellas, big all, the joists do run parallel to the wall, but can you please clarify your answer, not really understood what you said (I,m only a DIYer) Thanks
the stud wall is secured to and partly supported by the floor if you cut the flooring and the wall is mid span [between the joists]the wall is only being held up by whats left of the other end of the chipboard which will start to sag big all
Thanks for the clarification big all, I now understand the problem and will support the wall as necessary.
I use this saw http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Fein-MultiMaster-Top-22787.htm with these blades http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Fein-MultiMaster-Precision-Wood-Cutting-Blades-19597.htm and it cuts straight down into floorboards with no trouble. It really is very nice, although expensive. And touch a nail with the blades and they disintegrate.
Inventor, I'm afraid it's too expensive for me for a one off job, but thanks anyway. Foxy, the floor was damaged by a leak when the incompotent plumber did our bathroom. The damage is quite severe and I thought it was best to replace the floor with ply. Regards
Hi Chisum. Does the damage to the floor go right up to the wall - ie: does it go beyond the nearest joist to the wall? If it doesn't, you might be better off cutting the existing floor alongside the nearest joist, against the side that's away from the wall. This should leave the flooring which goes under the wall fairly intact, and the wall supported. All you then need to do is to screw an additional timber - say, 3x2 - against the exposed joist to 'widen' it and allow your new floor (which will have to be the same thickness...) to be supported.
Hi Chisum. Does the damage to the floor go right up to the wall - ie: does it go beyond the nearest joist to the wall? If it doesn't, you might be better off cutting the existing floor alongside the nearest joist, against the side that's away from the wall. This should leave the flooring which goes under the wall fairly intact, and the wall supported. All you then need to do is to screw an additional timber - say, 3x2 - against the exposed joist to 'widen' it and allow your new floor (which will have to be the same thickness...) to be supported. Fortunatley the damage does not go up to the wall, therefore I will take your advice - cut up to the nearest joist and screw in a 3x2 as mentioned. Thanks guys for all your advice, this is what is so good about these forums, great advice from great guys.
(pleeez don't cut on the wall side of the joist - you'll really kick yourself ) Also, as mentioned above, watch out for pipes, wires etc. I'd be tempted to make a small inspection hole first and have a look-see. Do you have a jig-saw? If so, you can either have it sitting on a piece of timber to keep it the required distance from the floor to allow the blade to just cut through (although even this is dodgy), or you can even hold it - tightly - at an angle (with the teeth side of the blade facing down at an angle of around 45o - but keeping the guide tight on the floor to stop it jigging around), and carefully pull it along allowing it to almost cut through. It can be done - but needs great care