How to Install a Wood Subfloor

[@Adog5526]

Thanks. Getting ready to tackle a project and this is going to help.

[@lawrencetisdall9850]

What a GREAT Video !!! Very Informative!! thanks !!!

[@OmniKoneko]

I don't do contruction of any kind but I enjoyed this video

[@PhillyFixed]

Great vid, thanks! Worth pointing out that the face grain of the plywood should run perpindicular to the joists as you did here (unless you mentioned it and I missed it!)

[@JunjunDing]

Good point!

[@Lee-vg8yk]

Very nice thank you

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you, hopefully it was helpful

[@X7QueenHope]

Thanks so much. Ugh this is a challenge for me. Have to replace hallway and bathroom and my room and my brothers room floors ! Ooh so much money man and the bathroom floor !!! Gonna be so broke but got to do it. This a big project and challenge for me somewhere in September and October & December !!! 😂😂 Ooohhh.

[@LoveLumps7585]

Thanks for sharing.... I have an upcoming project that needs a sub floor and this video will be helpful... I have to find a video of how to demo a sub floor (removing a toilet and tub) wish me luck

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you, keep me posted on your project. I’m over on Instagram as well, it’s easier for me to help in the DM over there 👍🏼

[@travcity5758]

Great video, thanks. 2 questions: 1. Why did you choose to not have the subfloor go underneath the interior wall? It looks like there's a large gap on the right side between the 1st piece and the existing subfloor next to it. 2. Is there a video on the blocking you did? I'm curious about the sistered joist near the doorway

[@RealJerb]

Definitely helpful. Keep up the good work because you're great at explaining a process in order to get a good result with minimal frustration. Stuff like mentioning that you don't necessarily need a foam gun like you showed in the video but that it makes the job a whole lot easier for example. I appreciate someone that is willing to at least acknowledge other ways to do the same thing. Instead of only explaining the way that you prefer. Even down to preference in how you shake the can. *Great stuff* pun intended

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼🔥🙏🏼🔥

[@Eastbaypisces]

​@@HomeRepairTutorwhat size is the plywood? What size needed for bathroom?

[@fdort3971]

@HomeRepairTutor thanks for the lesson. You made sure to slip it under the door jam but why not directly under the wall? You can see a space. I'm concerned that will interfere with adding the new layer of flooring. (Trying to learn)

[@HB-yq8gy]

Awesome Job! What type of screws & how long? I guess you don't recommend tiling over ext plywood 3/4 only in a bathroom?

[@ii3325]

Love the advertisement! Oh and I guess there was a construction video at the end of it as well.

[@billydarlington3760]

Great show 👍

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jimjimdiego]

Looks good!

[@gdounson]

is adding glue to the tongue and groove a good idea to make that joint connection stronger? or is it really not necessary?

[@danewgirl4]

Do you ever use cement board any more for tile floors or exclusively an uncoupling membrane like ditra?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Mostly an uncoupling membrane because it’s only 1/8” thick and keeps the doorway transition to a minimum

[@danewgirl4]

@@HomeRepairTutor ty for the reply!

[@joebinion1]

Great video,GOD BLESS

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@wesleyjames671]

Great information! I'm gonna save this for future reference.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you, hope it helps 👍🏼

[@asiabacus3411]

Thanks for this! I’m fixing to be redoing my bathroom. My question is there a recommended space the plywood should stay from the wall?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I leave a 1/4” from the studs or drywall

[@resevil2396]

This is perfect. I kept wondering if you could use screws or needed a nail gun. Im gonma remove some old hard wood in my attic to hopefully use as repair pieces elsewhere in the home, but obviously need to replace it with something. No subfloor currently cuz the home is 120yrs old.

[@laprepper]

You’re a pro for sure but personally I’ll sister up a board and avoid a shared joist, too easy for screws to blow out 3/4” near the edge

[@HomeRepairTutor]

that’s also a great option 👍🏼

[@alexmorales5443]

Always good 👍 👌 information

[@laprepper]

This is gonna be me very soon in my bathroom 😭😭

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Exactly the same tips for a bathroom 👍🏼

[@katylucyb1]

Me 😩

[@johnburns2940]

Take your time my peeps, and watch this fella's online videos and any other as need be. I did so, and my bathroom is done and gorgeous. (And watertight 😊)

[@jose2226]

​@@johnburns2940awesome bro

[@X7QueenHope]

Me to and so other many room floors & 3 ceilings and 3 room walls ugh man !!!

[@victorrios6109]

Great tips

[@saldanakev]

Awesome content, super informative and that adhesive makes work so much easier. Thanks.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Chrisxantixemox]

It was helpful just to see the process, and some good tips on the cleaner, cause I know I'll get that crap all over my gloves.

[@justinjreabcm1381]

I did my sub floor and used the 2ft tiles in my bathroom ir turned out great I just need trim

[@dwaka08]

Is it easy to take off for demolishing after putting the adhesive

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Most likely it’ll pull the bottom most layer of plywood off when demoing

[@SkyOctopus1]

It may just be the angle of the camera, but did you have two adjacent bits of plywood sitting on the one joist? I.e., at the end of a piece, it only uses 1/2 the joist? Or is the next bit along sitting unsupported at the end?

[@XsoloXela1989]

I have a subfloor of 1x6 diagonal planks. I'm redoing the bathroom and putting ditra heat and tile on top. Should I remove the planks or just put plyboard/osb on top of planks?

[@rserna801]

What did you end up doing?

[@henryian]

Id like to install double 5/8 for a solid floor to tile.

[@MistrettasMedia]

You make working look like it's so hard 😂

[@wadysrodriguez3756]

So i have floor with small pieces of wood in the floor What its the diferent? Its better use big wood ?or let like that its thanks you

[@HomeRepairTutor]

It’s better to have larger sheets of plywood to prevent deflection and tile failure, but it’s good to know the joist spacing and tile so that you can appropriately plan your subfloor thickness and/or layers

[@anthonytammer9214]

What kind of screws are you using?

[@CH-mk9un]

What size screws did you use?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

2 inch for 3/4 inch plywood

[@Oppenheimer1968]

Great video as with your others. Curious, would the final floor and new walls close the gap along the outer floor perimeter?

[@Esiddik]

Floating Flooring usually needs 1/4 gap around the perimeter so baseboard end up covering the gaps .

[@artummomenti3147]

I'm going to need to do this with my bathroom. But with 3/4 inch plus cement board plus tile will I be looking at an additional 1/2 inch rise in the floor? Can this be compensated for by a thinner subfloor or is 3/4 standard?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I’d use an uncoupling membrane like DITRA instead of the cement board, that’ll reduce your finished floor height

[@johnburns2940]

Hello my friend; consider this. I built a bathroom within a room. I had seriously considered dropping the bathroom floor 1" lower to be in the same plane as the adjacent floor height. I opted not to, and in the end, this anal perfectionist is perfectly at ease with stepping up 1" into the bathroom. In the end, the difference in height didn't matter. I am Very happy with the result. Good luck and respect 👊 Oh and imho, a thicker subfloor will reduce deflection and save your tile grout and tiles from cracking. This is the main reason for the subfloor right? To reduce deflection and spread the load.

[@okduerr]

What type of screws and length did you use to secure the plywood?

[@speez71]

3/4" tongue and groove ply, I would imagine min of 2.5 or 3" counter sunk wood screws. Just guessing

[@speez71]

I'll correct myself - 2" wood screws- it's IN THE DESCRIPTION along with other things used

[@statusquo1473]

Haha, good, you mention cleaner at the end, all video i was wondering, what will happen with this foam inside the tube, the next day :)

[@ewarda100]

good luck for the next person that has to remove that plywood off the joist.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@joeboyle9895]

Do you recommend screws or nails for this?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I prefer screws because they grab better and you don't need a compressor or expensive nail gun

[@heyyo6122]

What type and what length screws are u using ?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

U2 Universal screws which are like GRK screws. The length is 2 inches so that roughly 1 inch penetrates into the plywood

[@aznycts]

Ur #1 Kid 👈👊👊💪💪

[@drewd7824]

Please pin any good question with info maybe missed like, what kind of screws you use? (Size, material, length, brand). Re watching to see if you specified.

[@edwardbanta4114]

U do know what u doing nice work here thanks I like to learn……👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✌️

[@blitzlex]

what type of screws are you using to screw into the joists?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

U2 Universal Screws, specifically 2 inch #9 so that the screw penetrates 1 inch into the floor joist

[@blitzlex]

@@HomeRepairTutor thank you for the quick reply! I appreciate it! Could you also use ring shank nails instead of the screws? Do you have a preference? Does it even matter?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

@@blitzlex I prefer screws because they sink the panels tight against the joists

[@blitzlex]

What would the equivalent be to U2 #9 screws be at the retail box stores such as home depot or Lowe’s?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

@@blitzlex GRK screws 👍🏼

[@kule510]

What contractors license do You have?

[@justinjreabcm1381]

I have an issue hopefully someone can help it's electrical work my bathroom wiring is not working right please help I'd even give you my numbers I can't figure ot out !

[@iq6840]

Is that a slab? If it isn't he's standing on a ceiling

[@vincentwilkes9611]

why does this 3 month old video still pop up as a new notification in googtube? No hit to the channel which is great but it comes up week after week....

[@waterislife.9204]

🦾👍

[@thomasschafer7268]

Besser den blöden Schaum weglassen und dafür die Gefache dämmen. Trommeleffekt!!👎👎🤪🇩🇪

[@Elsa-qy9hr]

Yes, that 8x5 room was $2,485 in plywood costs😭

[@Chavez3d]

Do you have to remove old hardwood floors before putting down a new subfloor?

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I recommend it because the old hardwood might deflect too much and will also add unnecessary floor height

[@Chavez3d]

@@HomeRepairTutor Thank you for the response, what subfloor material do you recommend? any tips for vapor barrier and insulating?

[@jenjabba6210]

Retitle this, how to use greatstuff on subfloor

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Maybe a subtitle 😊