CompairHolman Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 We have some 20 mm solid oak t & g flooring to install, there is 18 mm WBP ply as a sub floor, is nailing OK for boats ? Or are there better methods ? Any problems or tips anyone has ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbeerbeerbeerbeer Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 I’d think it ok. Some might question putting solid oak down. But I’ve had solid oak, tongue and groove, down for 3 years now and it’s fine. Hasn’t moved, warped or cupped. Just don’t use nails longer than you need ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 17 minutes ago, Goliath said: Just don’t use nails longer than you need ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, Goliath said: Just don’t use nails longer than you need ? Or shorter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Goliath said: I’d think it ok. Some might question putting solid oak down. But I’ve had solid oak, tongue and groove, down for 3 years now and it’s fine. Hasn’t moved, warped or cupped. Just don’t use nails longer than you need ? I've had solid 18mm Oak T&G laid on 18mm WPB for the last 10 years + . No issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Percy Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) The problem that comes to mind with Oak and metal fixings is staining; the tannic acid in the wood can react to form a black stain, I think. Solution is to use stainless steel fixings, but these have to be used with care as they can be brittle. edit: Or brass Others more experienced may be able to confirm or correct. Edited October 16, 2019 by Sir Percy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sir Percy said: The problem that comes to mind with Oak and metal fixings is staining; the tannic acid in the wood can react to form a black stain, I think. Solution is to use stainless steel fixings, but these have to be used with care as they can be brittle. edit: Or brass Others more experienced may be able to confirm or correct. That’s absolutely correct. No steel in contact with oak unless you are particularly fond of black staining. Galvanised or nickel plated might be okay, not sure about stainless, but for safety just use adhesive. Brass nails would be too soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Percy Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, WotEver said: Brass nails would be too soft. Sorry, I was thinking of screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 Just now, Sir Percy said: Sorry, I was thinking of screws. I guessed you were but you REALLY wouldn’t want to be screwing in hundreds of brass screws into the tongues of flooring planks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, WotEver said: I guessed you were but you REALLY wouldn’t want to be screwing in hundreds of brass screws into the tongues of flooring planks. Line up all the slots and it would look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggsy Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 I would not nail or screw it you are better off glueing the tongue and grove and leave it as a floating floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CompairHolman Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 T & G is nailed through the tongues at an angle, the nail heads don't show on the surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 52 minutes ago, CompairHolman said: T & G is nailed through the tongues at an angle, the nail heads don't show on the surface. And if pre drilled the nails can be other than iron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbeerbeerbeerbeer Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 1 hour ago, CompairHolman said: T & G is nailed through the tongues at an angle, the nail heads don't show on the surface. Yep, ‘secret’ nailing. The grooves cover the nails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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