bathroom floor

[brianwaid]

can i thicker than 1/2 inch plywood to replace? do i need to lift the tube?

[David Oxhandler]

If you are renovating a water damaged bathroom floor it is always a good idea to remove, replace, repair or overlay the area under the tub.  If you don't, even though you cant see it now,  rest assured that the damage has extended under the tub which will eventually fall through the floor.If you are just overlaying the floor to add new vinyl you can fit the new layer of floor up to the side of the tub.  If you do have to remove the tub read the free article Replacing a Manufactured Home Bathtub by Mark Bower. "As a general rule, replacing a bathtub is NOT considered a do-it-yourself project --especially if your changing the type and size of the tub. Changing anything means refiguring the drain lines, vents and waterlines and that can get a bit tricky and frustrating. But if your old tub is cracked or damaged and you simply wish to replace it with the same kind, then the project becomes more manageable." If you need additional skills instruction try mark's book that covers all facets of manufactured home repair The Manual for Manufactured Home Repair & Upgrade As you would expect from the title, The repair and upgrade techniques described in this manual are specific to manufactured homes. This book will answer almost every question on manufactured home repair that we have ever heard. Not only does this book show you how to repair and maintain your home, but also great methods for upgrading it. If you need to replace the tub it would be a good idea to contact the factory where the home was built to get the exact make and model of the tub originally installed so that your replacement will be very easy. They may even be able to sell you a replacement. If not you can Order the parts you need from the on-line manufactured home parts store.

[annmd]

I have to replace rotted floor in bathroom, any ideas of who I can call to repair, I live in Maryland, also floor in kitchen is soft and bowing, any idea what might be causing this and how to fix.

[David Oxhandler]

Sounds like your floors have gotten wet.... Many homes floors are decked with composition board. When this material gets wet it swells... If it absorbs enough moisture it disintegrates.... Which is likely the problem with the portion you say is rotted.

Floor replacement is not a difficult job and can be accomplished by any experienced carpenter or MH contractor. It is a matter of removing the old effected floor areas and replacing with a like thickness of plywood (instead of the composition board). This is a job that most MH repair contractors face very often. Look in your local yellow pages under mobile home repair or manufactured housing repair. If you have difficulty finding someone contact a few local MH dealers, they will know where to find local, experienced MH mechanics.

If you or a family member would like to tackle this job or if you just would like to be better informed when you talk to contractors, take a look at Floor Repair Info Kit from Aberdeen RepairThis kit includes a 25 minute VHS video about repairing the floor in your bathroom underneath your toilet,and a booklet on floor repair.
This is not a high-dollar video with actors that wear makeup and every word smoothly rehearsed, these videos are. However a good-quality that features a real contractor clearly showing you how to do the job