How Do You Do Leak Repair On A Bathroom Subfloor?
When you have a leak in your bathroom, it is important to check the subfloor for damage. You may not notice damaged subfloor at first glance since it is underneath the carpet or vinyl, but undetected, water can rot out the subfloor. You will surely notice if your foot goes through your bathroom floor. Stop the leak before beginning any repairs. It does you no good to repair the subfloor if you haven’t rid yourself of the source of water. Take up the floor covering that is over the damaged sections. Remove enough of it so you can see the extent of the damage. Determine if you need to remove the toilet to repair the damaged sections. You can do spot repairs to the subfloor so you don’t necessarily have to rip it all out if you only have damage in a small area. Cut out the damaged sections of subfloor using a circular or reciprocating saw. Be careful to cut only the subfloor and not cut the actual floor joists. Go slowly so that you are sure of what you are cutting. Cut along the center o
