Replacing Bathroom Floor Rotted

Vacuum and pick up all the debris that has fallen between the rafters.

Replacing bathroom floor rotted.

Labor costs will be around 27 50 per hour. If they are wet leave them exposed for 2 or 3 days so they can dry out. If only the area directly below the flange is rotted you can install a two piece steel closet flange support. Pry up and remove trim in front of the tub if applicable with a pry bar or screwdriver.

Replacing subfloors will cost between 1 45 and 7 per square foot for materials. 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. Remove baseboard trim to prevent damaging it. Remove the areas that are badly damaged.

It s not difficult to replace the floor however just messy. Repairing a damaged subfloor is serious business but it doesn t have to be scary. 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. Measure and cut the plywood use 5 8 cdx plywood to replace the original subflooring.

If you see rot treat it by brushing on a saturated solution of boric acid and water to kill the rot. 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. Measure and cut plywood as needed to cover the damaged area. 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.

Chad completed the subfloor repair by nailing it off and sealing the gaps at the pipe. The project requires the removal of the finished flooring and damaged area and the installation of a new material. Although you will probably find more damage if your floor was rotted we will assume that only the floor has to be replaced. Once he knew where the damage was doug removed the vinyl floor covering and all the rotted wood.