CompairHolman 41 Report post #1 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 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goliath 237 Report post #2 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 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WotEver 2612 Report post #3 Posted October 16, 2019 17 minutes ago, Goliath said: Just don’t use nails longer than you need ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sea Dog 2143 Report post #4 Posted October 16, 2019 18 minutes ago, Goliath said: Just don’t use nails longer than you need ? Or shorter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slim 175 Report post #5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Percy 6 Report post #6 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WotEver 2612 Report post #7 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Percy 6 Report post #8 Posted October 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, WotEver said: Brass nails would be too soft. Sorry, I was thinking of screws. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WotEver 2612 Report post #9 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditchcrawler 1283 Report post #10 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luggsy 49 Report post #11 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CompairHolman 41 Report post #12 Posted October 17, 2019 T & G is nailed through the tongues at an angle, the nail heads don't show on the surface. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ditchcrawler 1283 Report post #13 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goliath 237 Report post #14 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
