Tear floor question

[Lgboro]

Has anyone used the interlocking flooring material for a tear floor? I'm not

sure about the weight but it seems to be plenty strong and would add a little

insulation. The price might be ok as my local Sam's has several open boxes

for less than half price. Shouldn't be any heavier than plywood topped with

flooring.

(I have an ribbed insulated floor)

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[tinksdad]

Are you talking about the laminate floor planks?? If so, be sure to read the labels very closely..... most of them are NOT recommended for areas that may be subject to wet conditions (i.e. kitchens and baths). They have to go over a solid subfloor, so I don't know how much weight you would be saving; but it would look good.

[Lgboro]

Yes, I have a 1/4 inch exterior luan under 1 1/2 inches of dense foam

insulation in between the rib floor and then would put the laminate floor

planks. I know they can be put over concrete and I sure hope my tear is


dry that far from the ground. I guess the way my tear floor is built it would

be easy enough to replace if need be. Could be angled screwed in instead

of a floating floor for added strength.

[angib]

Having separate pieces means that the shear strength of the floor disappears completely, which would normally make your body wobbly - but if you have another layer of ply under the insulation, that will provide the shear strength needed to keep the body stiff.

But it sounds like extra work to get something that's not as strong or durable as a sheet of ply, and is hidden under the mattress, so why bother? 'Ness you want to, of course!

Andrew