At 18:40 -- Why isn't Jeff putting the 2x4s vertical for improved strength? At 19:00 -- Here's why I'm not putting the 2x4s vertical. As always, thanks for the great video!
I just replaced a floor in my house and it feels good to know I did my blocking right! I did my blocking exactly the same way every 16 on center with 3 inch screws should be plenty solid
Had to remove some plywood where a cat peed and it stained and smelled all the way to the sub floor. Was nervous about replacing it as I've never done it before, but this video made me a lot more confident on how to get it done the right way. Excellent tips and super thorough!
I do not understand how you always manage to post a video, on exactly what I've been trying to figure out, at exactly the right time and exactly how I want it done if I don't take it on. 🔨🍺 Thank you!
If you are reusing the piece you cut out, a quick tip is to make some reference marks on it and the floor. It saves time and frustration when trying to reinsert it later.
14:50 cleaning up: I removed a mid ceiling soffit that contained light cans in the kitchen ceiling over an island. I was switching to pendants. The soffit had OSB against the bottoms of the joists. As I pulled off that OSB I was treated to 3 pieces of 12-15 inch long 2x4s and a couple of small pieces of OSB tumbling down. As soon as it happened I realized framers had just tossed the pieces of waste there. Your comment told me the previous workers could have been more considerate. I was lucky not to be hurt. I also realized a hard hat and goggles would have been a good idea. Just lucky the pieces didn’t hit me or my wife.
I'm renovating the bathroom in our house that was built in 1948. New plumbing (including sewer,) new subfloor, new walls. Among the many surprises in this project was the fact that they used screws on the original subfloor. That's right, old slotted screws that had to be put in by hand. I couldn't figure out why I was have a hard time pulling them out and why they were thicker than a normal nail until I looked at them closely. The subfloor was diagonally laid boards so it a screw on every board as it crossed the joist. Thanks for your videos. You've been a lot of help on this project.
Our subfloor developed a minor sink in two spots at the beginning of the pandemic. I was able to open it up to ensure nothing was wrong structurally (wife's an architectural designer so she did the ensuring) but you don't know how much I needed this series Jeff. You're a life (money) saver.
Thinking a helpful tip would be trying to cut your piece close to the inside edge of a joist (you looked a couple inches off in this demo). So instead of having to do joist to joist blocking, you'd be able to just sister a 2x3 or 2x4 along the joist for bearing when re-installing the cutout. Wouldn't have to be right on the edge of the joist, even a 1/2 inch off the edge would give you 1" of wood to support the cutout once you attached a 2x4 to the joist.
I wish I could have seen this video 17 years ago when I bought my now 70 year old house. GREAT VIDEO!!!! EDIT::::::I am the second owner of this house. It was owned and built by the previous owner, who also built ALL the single family houses in my city.
Wow. I am literally in the midst of a bathroom remodel and was a bit perplexed. I have to replace the subfloor in one area / cutting along the edge of the wall perpendicular to the joists. This is *exactly* what I needed to see and I can apply the solution immediately. Thanks for the fantastic content, as always!
This is SUPER helpful!! I own a top/bottom duplex in Alaska that was built in 1971 and I need to soundproof the floor between the joist without tearing up all 3 layers of flooring (700 + sq.ft.). This technique will save me loads of time and money. Your awesome! Thank you Jeff!!
My old house had a squatter who urinated all over the subfloor in my renovated carport. The wood needs to completely come out and new wood replaced. This is a helpful video thank you!
This is *EXACTLY* the video I need right now! I have a big plumbing project I have to do later this spring that has to be done solely through access holes in the subfloor. (Mobile home, house is too low to the ground for me to shimmy under there.....at least not if I expect to ever get back out again!)
Thank you for this helpful video. We are new to DIY home building stuff and our first mission is to remove and replace rotten MDF floorboards. After watching your tutorial, I am confident I can do it. Thank you
my parents recently bought a home and I have been watching all your videos and doing so many upgrades to the house! it's amazing thank you so much for all your effort and time spent on these videos!!! but these house upgrades are legit an endless process haha, with every upgrade we've done, three more keeps popping up out of nowhere lol
Today I was thinking, its time to patch the subfloor in my remodel and I'm thinking, I wonder if Jeff has a video on that. Sure enough you do! Thanks again for all of the videos!
I’m trying to fix impact noise in my condo that I run as an air bnb. The property was constructed in 1986 and I had questions, lol. This channel got me doing more than I thought I could do and spending more at the hardware store. Thanks for all your shared knowledge. You are awesome Jeff. I’m literally checking daily for the rest of the videos. Especially if there’s more for impact noise reduction.
I’ve done remodeling my whole life but I still like to watch these entry level tutorials because there is ALWAYS something new to be learned. My only “complaint” about these mock ups is they often fail to account for real life. Putting in the blocking where you have plumbing pipes or other obstructions make screwing them in a bit of a challenge. I’ve seen plumbing run clear up to the bottom of the subfloor before. If you don’t know that and the cut it out in a random square you may find you simply must remove the entire piece anyway. Bottom line is it’s never this easy :). Nice video
To say you are awesome is a HUGE understatement! You ROCK! who needs a trade school when i can graduate just watching your examples and applying them in real life. Thank you for continuing education for all!!!
Awesome video! i can't wait for the rest of the series. Your answering all the questions I needed answers to. I'm ready to conquer my squeaky floor. Thank you! Keep up the great videos!
We are replacing a bathroom and need to recenter the drain for the shower pan. We have 1 inch subfloor plywood!! So this video was perfect since we wanted to try and save as much of the floor that we can.
Your videos are a life saver! Perhaps you could make a video with I-joists and closing subflooring. I can't seem to find any info on that. Manufactured joists are common in newer homes here in the midwest USA.
I like the idea of turning the 2x4 on it's side to use as bracing. I have engineered trusses that are 24" OC and I'm concerned about putting the 2x4 blocking on it's side but I like your reasoning stating it's not as strong as the other orientation but it's stronger than osb lol I'm going to giver!
Thanks so much for this video! I was struggling with how I was going to replace the drain plumbing under my shower sub-floor, and your excellent video has given me some confidence to tackle this job myself. I wondered what size the screws were that you used to connect the wood pieces to the joists?
I like to install the board down the long cut flat like you said you shouldn't and then install 2x4 cripple blocking properly 16 oc undernieth it from joist to joist, gives a really solid connection, little bit of PL goes a long way too.
You opened that up and took a step (before you said "in real life...) my eyes got wide and gasped. Then I realized it was a mockup. LOL (Insulation contractor myself, so I spend a lot of time walking and crawling on joists.)
Fantastic video and channel you have - it's genuinely made new old home ownership manageable! Your content is very easy to understand with lots of little tips and tricks, and I've been able to safely take on more repair and reno projects than I ever thought before. If only our toilet's wax seal held, I wouldn't otherwise have a reason to replace a section of subfloor but this has all I need. Thanks!
Man, I’ve learned so much from you. I feel like replacing one of your corded tools with an 18v. I don’t even own a house yet but I’ll be ready to renovate.
This video series is incredibly interesting, informative, and enjoyable! You're giving us tons of golden nuggets out of the kindness of your heart and I hope God/Universe repays you 1000 folds for all your heart work and kindness! I'm learning a great deal and I'm loving it a lot! Thank you so much for everything you do for us!!! 💜
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY It shows that you love helping people! You're very meticulous in your teachings, and laid back, too. Which seems to be an oxymoron to even put those 2 words in the same sentence, however, it's actually true in your case. I'm very glad and thankful that you're able to make a living out of something you love and that you're investing in us all by teaching us what you know in such precise/meticulous manner! Sorry, I'm not buttering you up! I'm just in awe. I know a great teacher when I see one, and I know how hard great teachers are to come by! So, thank you again! 💜
Very timely video (as is usual!) Just pulled up the cheap flooring tiles in one of the bathrooms and found that water had gotten underneath the tiles from the bathtub and the subfloor is pretty discolored so will be replacing that.
when he said "let's clean and be kind to each other", I already knew that this guy is one of a kind. Because, believe me, here in the US, especially Los Angeles, contractors are always looking to do a shortcut, a hack job, or mickey mouse whatever you call it. Their mentality is just to get on the job and finish it regardless of the workmanship. They don't care at all. Unlike like this guy Jeff, who is passionate about his work. Carry on sir!!!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Hey Jeff love the spectacles! Who makes them/where did you get them? Mine are always falling off; yours seem to hold on and look fantastic!
Thank you for your very informative and helpful videos...I'm a 60 yr. old women trying to fix two rotted bathroom subfloors! One question, putting the adhesive on the floor joists...wouldn't that be a problem for anyone who in the future may want to do a floor repair? Wouldn't the adhesive tear up those floor joists when the subfloor is removed??? I ask this because what would happen if for some reason there was a future leak in the bathroom...someone might want to repair...but then, the entire floor joists as well would have to be replaced along with the plywood? Thank you, I learned a lot.
I build my floors with dimensioned lumber and plywood subflooring (IMHO - OSB is one mop bucket spill away from turning into sponge board). Before I install my subfloors, I lay temporary 2x6s along the middle of the joists (marked 16" OC) and flatten and straighten the joists from above with screws through the temporary 2x6 spine. Once the joists are straight and true, I permanently lock the locations of the joists in place with central blocking (and remove the temporary 2x6s). I never see a camber (overall warping forces cancel out) and I always wind up with a dead flat floor that will never turn to mush.
I Love your stuff Jeff, I learn so much from your videos... you sir are the a great educator... one of the best. Keep them videos coming sir. God Bless, Jesus Rocks! John 3:16 †
Thank you so much for your videos! (These are right in time for my floors.) I always want to get things right the first time and not make dumb/costly/dangerous mistakes. You're an awesome mentor!! (P.S. Be good to your knees! and wear knee pads. We luv ya and don't want future knee surgery slowing ya down!)
@10:00 "these nails are designed to work with gravity." Cut to montage of wiley coyote: Nails drywall to ceiling, falls upwards to ceiling. Nails drywall to ceiling, whole floor falls up to ceiling. Nails drywall to ceiling, whole second floor falls down revealing wiley in bathtub. Nails drywall to ceiling, whole ceiling falls down except small circle where nailing. Fade.
Jeff, Thanks for this video. I have a TJI joist underneath my room subflooring. There is a hump, and I already cut the subfloor to expose the joist. Is it ok to shave the tji joist to level, and if yes, how do we reinforce it? Thanks
Great video as always! But as someone with a background in Instructional Design (e-learning) I wanted to let you know that although you say "in the real world I'd be standing on the ceiling drywall. Don't do that." Most people will do as they see - you standing between the joists. Not as you say. It's how people are wired.
Hi , great video also I’m a subscriber to the channel . You guys make very useful videos for home projects. I have two doubts 1. since it’s OSB or advantech or any subfloor material, is it a good practice to give 1/8” gap at the edge for seasonal expansion before putting it back. 2. If we use glue to attach the sheathing back will that be very hard to remove next time when we wanted to open the same section for any purpose.
You are my favorite instructor. Do you have a video for a house built in 1876? The original hardwood flooring is in a room that i want to turn in to a bathroom. Do i pull up those slats? And THEN follow the above video? I won't be using that flooring anyway....fyi.
Come on Jeff, 4x8 OSB? Are you trying to bankrupt us :). Awesome video. I was fearing doing this on my master bath renovation where I plan to add another tub drain for a jetted tub and work some leveling issues to help the tile install.
Thanks Jeff, for this super informative content! I do want ask - You started with leveling the floor section , how to level old subfloor ? Is that accomplished just by replacing the old subfloor as you did here, or is there more to that? I suppose you need to level check it end to end with laser, etc, but how to find the bad area and fix it? -- I would guess that is hard to find, and then sanding it or filling with something in a can. Also, can this Joist blocking method be used to strengthen a floor to increase the max loading, for instance to install as prep. for a large bathtub on 24 inch Joist that may or may not be fully adequate as is in the pounds per sq. foot calcualtion? OR Would that only be solved by doing a Sister Joist install to increase the Joist PSF loading?
For short little cuts like where he did the corners a Multi Tool is the way to go. Great for cuts in tight awkward places and very little chance of " collateral damage" to other things like the Sawzall.
Sir Jeff, @18:20 you are attaching the 2x4 block using the 4 side screws. I am doing exactly this procedure as I type, following your directions to the tee, but I am a little confused. Based on the angle of the screws, it barely touches the joist when it exits from the other side. 80% of what comes out goes into the plywood/OSB. Can you please confirm if this is the intended way? Are these 3" #8 screws? For some reason I was under the impression that the screws were supposed to go into the joists. Thank you as always!!!
Jeff, I don’t know if I mentioned this before, but, I’ll have to pull the carpet and do this. The original home owner had baseboard heat in this 30 year old house. Back in 2009 he had it switched to forced air. Well when they did the duct runs, I found they cut the sub floor out and only put a few screws in it. I need to do this to fix it the right way since it pops and squeaks obnoxiously :/
These videos are perfectly timed for a project I’m working on. I can’t thank you enough for all the knowledge you’ve shared with us. I’m smashing that “like” button on every video and I’m now subscribed to the channel. Question for you....I’ve torn everything (shower, vanity, mirror, tile and drywall) out of our bathroom. The previous owner had some kinda black adhesive (mastic), linoleum tile, concrete board and then tile on the floor. I tore all that out and I’m left with a black adhesive everywhere on the floor. I’ve tried everything to get it off, but no success. Do I use the techniques in this video to remove the old subfloor? (The room is 60in x 60in for the tile area) or do I just pour thinset onto the mastic, the Ditra, more thinset, then the tiles?
Hey Jeff, thanks for sharing this info. My subfloor is old enough to have boards on the diagonal. When I'm ready to replace the flooring(very soon), should I remove all the subfloor and replace it with OSB?
Wouldn't it be more efficient to just cut right up to a joist, and sister a 2x4 or 2x6 to to support the edge of the new board? Seems rest on half a 2 by joist anyway with new install, right?
What do you do if you have engineered I-Joist and you need to replace a 5/8” OSB subfloor (toilet leak) on 24” centers, so I can go from a vinyl sheet floor to 12 x 24” tiles? The depth of the tops of my joist are not thick as 2 x 10 in the video. I am concerned I will not have enough board to screw into to stop deflection. I plan on installing cement backer board to get my thickness to 1 1/4” before I tile. I am concerned about this section of ODB I have to cut out I will not have enough of the engineered board to screw in to like Jeff did on the video. I can’t seem to find any info on repairing sub-floors over I-joist and replacing OSB that goes under walls.
""WHEN YOUR COMMON SENSE SAYS NOT, YOU HAVE TO HAVE FAITH""" SO RELATED WITH THIS VIDEO ""WHEN YOU HAVE A PROJECT AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO IT JUST WATCH JEFF'S VIDEOS KNOWS BEST. I SAW SOME OF YOUR VIDEOS AND THINK U GIVE US NOT ONLY CONFIDENCE HOW TO DO IT RIGHT RATHER A BETTER UNDERSTANDING WHY NEEDS TO BE DONE AND WHEN PEOPLE IS EDUCATED BY WATCHING VIDEOS LIKE YOURS """LIFE MAKES SENSE""
My man is out here sacrificing OSB, basically the new gold, just to teach us these things. What a guy.
Cheers Matt, the show must go on!
No kidding! A gram of gold is currently about $57, osb is extremely similar! Shocking!!
He's just trying to flex 💪😂😂
i have 3 sheets of 1/2" CDX boys, im about to retire 😎
@@rroofing5673 😂😂🤣🤣🤣💯
I just want to say thank you. My Dad passed before he could teach me these things 40 years ago. I've learned so much watching you.
I’ve been replacing water damaged sub floor in my bathroom. That groan when you knelt on the joists really hit home!
These are the tricks of an experienced carpenter! This Old House eat your heart out!
At 18:40 -- Why isn't Jeff putting the 2x4s vertical for improved strength?
At 19:00 -- Here's why I'm not putting the 2x4s vertical.
As always, thanks for the great video!
I just replaced a floor in my house and it feels good to know I did my blocking right! I did my blocking exactly the same way every 16 on center with 3 inch screws should be plenty solid
Had to remove some plywood where a cat peed and it stained and smelled all the way to the sub floor. Was nervous about replacing it as I've never done it before, but this video made me a lot more confident on how to get it done the right way. Excellent tips and super thorough!
"If this was a cartoon you would fall thought the floor" lol this is why Jeff Rocks, great mock up and love the bracing info
Cheers, glad you liked this video!
I do not understand how you always manage to post a video, on exactly what I've been trying to figure out, at exactly the right time and exactly how I want it done if I don't take it on. 🔨🍺
Thank you!
Same. I've got some squeaks and floor damage to repair and I feel a lot more comfortable now after seeing this
I have wood floors in my home that are slanted and squeak badly in some spots, so I was also surprised this topic came up...
I read the comments and questions and try to make videos to solve popular problems. Cheers!
for me Jeff always posts a week or two after I have done the same job.... sigh :-)
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If you are reusing the piece you cut out, a quick tip is to make some reference marks on it and the floor. It saves time and frustration when trying to reinsert it later.
14:50 cleaning up: I removed a mid ceiling soffit that contained light cans in the kitchen ceiling over an island. I was switching to pendants. The soffit had OSB against the bottoms of the joists. As I pulled off that OSB I was treated to 3 pieces of 12-15 inch long 2x4s and a couple of small pieces of OSB tumbling down. As soon as it happened I realized framers had just tossed the pieces of waste there. Your comment told me the previous workers could have been more considerate. I was lucky not to be hurt. I also realized a hard hat and goggles would have been a good idea. Just lucky the pieces didn’t hit me or my wife.
I'm renovating the bathroom in our house that was built in 1948. New plumbing (including sewer,) new subfloor, new walls. Among the many surprises in this project was the fact that they used screws on the original subfloor. That's right, old slotted screws that had to be put in by hand. I couldn't figure out why I was have a hard time pulling them out and why they were thicker than a normal nail until I looked at them closely. The subfloor was diagonally laid boards so it a screw on every board as it crossed the joist. Thanks for your videos. You've been a lot of help on this project.
Our subfloor developed a minor sink in two spots at the beginning of the pandemic. I was able to open it up to ensure nothing was wrong structurally (wife's an architectural designer so she did the ensuring) but you don't know how much I needed this series Jeff. You're a life (money) saver.
Thinking a helpful tip would be trying to cut your piece close to the inside edge of a joist (you looked a couple inches off in this demo). So instead of having to do joist to joist blocking, you'd be able to just sister a 2x3 or 2x4 along the joist for bearing when re-installing the cutout. Wouldn't have to be right on the edge of the joist, even a 1/2 inch off the edge would give you 1" of wood to support the cutout once you attached a 2x4 to the joist.
I wish I could have seen this video 17 years ago when I bought my now 70 year old house. GREAT VIDEO!!!!
EDIT::::::I am the second owner of this house. It was owned and built by the previous owner, who also built ALL the single family houses in my city.
Wow. I am literally in the midst of a bathroom remodel and was a bit perplexed. I have to replace the subfloor in one area / cutting along the edge of the wall perpendicular to the joists. This is *exactly* what I needed to see and I can apply the solution immediately. Thanks for the fantastic content, as always!
Thank you for doing this! The cost of lumber is insane and youre out here showing us how to not screw up. Greatly appreciated!
The bevelled edge tip is gold.
This is SUPER helpful!! I own a top/bottom duplex in Alaska that was built in 1971 and I need to soundproof the floor between the joist without tearing up all 3 layers of flooring (700 + sq.ft.). This technique will save me loads of time and money. Your awesome! Thank you Jeff!!
My old house had a squatter who urinated all over the subfloor in my renovated carport. The wood needs to completely come out and new wood replaced. This is a helpful video thank you!
This is *EXACTLY* the video I need right now! I have a big plumbing project I have to do later this spring that has to be done solely through access holes in the subfloor. (Mobile home, house is too low to the ground for me to shimmy under there.....at least not if I expect to ever get back out again!)
good use for an oscillating tool to finish up those corners also. if you're worried about sending your sawzall too far through the subfloor!
3 inch saw blades
i love my "Wiggle saw", use it tons for various jobs, even great to removing/trimming shims
Thank you for this helpful video. We are new to DIY home building stuff and our first mission is to remove and replace rotten MDF floorboards. After watching your tutorial, I am confident I can do it. Thank you
my parents recently bought a home and I have been watching all your videos and doing so many upgrades to the house! it's amazing thank you so much for all your effort and time spent on these videos!!! but these house upgrades are legit an endless process haha, with every upgrade we've done, three more keeps popping up out of nowhere lol
You are the Fred Penner of DIY, bless your heart Jeff and crew!!
Cheers Miles!
What number and size screws are you using?
This subflooring series is really informative. Thank you!
I watched a number of videos getting ready to do this work. Yours was the most informative. Thank you!
Today I was thinking, its time to patch the subfloor in my remodel and I'm thinking, I wonder if Jeff has a video on that. Sure enough you do! Thanks again for all of the videos!
Thanks!
Seriously the best RUclips channel. AND you empower people to solve problems themselves. Thank you!
Thanks Jeff for all your help. I've been in woodworking for 40 years now & I'm still learning new techniques and getting ideas!
I’m trying to fix impact noise in my condo that I run as an air bnb. The property was constructed in 1986 and I had questions, lol. This channel got me doing more than I thought I could do and spending more at the hardware store. Thanks for all your shared knowledge. You are awesome Jeff. I’m literally checking daily for the rest of the videos. Especially if there’s more for impact noise reduction.
I’ve done remodeling my whole life but I still like to watch these entry level tutorials because there is ALWAYS something new to be learned.
My only “complaint” about these mock ups is they often fail to account for real life. Putting in the blocking where you have plumbing pipes or other obstructions make screwing them in a bit of a challenge. I’ve seen plumbing run clear up to the bottom of the subfloor before. If you don’t know that and the cut it out in a random square you may find you simply must remove the entire piece anyway. Bottom line is it’s never this easy :). Nice video
Angel for all DIYers, learn a lot from every video
What size screws are you using to re attach the wood panel ?
To say you are awesome is a HUGE understatement! You ROCK! who needs a trade school when i can graduate just watching your examples and applying them in real life. Thank you for continuing education for all!!!
Awesome video! i can't wait for the rest of the series. Your answering all the questions I needed answers to. I'm ready to conquer my squeaky floor. Thank you! Keep up the great videos!
Cheers Wade!
We are replacing a bathroom and need to recenter the drain for the shower pan. We have 1 inch subfloor plywood!! So this video was perfect since we wanted to try and save as much of the floor that we can.
Cheers you got this!
Your videos are a life saver! Perhaps you could make a video with I-joists and closing subflooring. I can't seem to find any info on that. Manufactured joists are common in newer homes here in the midwest USA.
I like the idea of turning the 2x4 on it's side to use as bracing. I have engineered trusses that are 24" OC and I'm concerned about putting the 2x4 blocking on it's side but I like your reasoning stating it's not as strong as the other orientation but it's stronger than osb lol I'm going to giver!
Thanks so much for this video!
I was struggling with how I was going to replace the drain plumbing under my shower sub-floor, and your excellent video has given me some confidence to tackle this job myself.
I wondered what size the screws were that you used to connect the wood pieces to the joists?
I like to install the board down the long cut flat like you said you shouldn't and then install 2x4 cripple blocking properly 16 oc undernieth it from joist to joist, gives a really solid connection, little bit of PL goes a long way too.
You opened that up and took a step (before you said "in real life...) my eyes got wide and gasped. Then I realized it was a mockup. LOL (Insulation contractor myself, so I spend a lot of time walking and crawling on joists.)
Jeff, very timely for me-- need to open the floor to a too tight crawl space to inspect issues. Thank you!
$92 a sheet here in the Philadelphia area..... Wow I can't believe you sacrificing that sheet for a video....a true RUclipsr!
Fantastic video and channel you have - it's genuinely made new old home ownership manageable! Your content is very easy to understand with lots of little tips and tricks, and I've been able to safely take on more repair and reno projects than I ever thought before. If only our toilet's wax seal held, I wouldn't otherwise have a reason to replace a section of subfloor but this has all I need. Thanks!
Man, I’ve learned so much from you. I feel like replacing one of your corded tools with an 18v. I don’t even own a house yet but I’ll be ready to renovate.
Thanks for sharing your years of experience with us. Invaluable!!!
Thank you!! You just saved me $500 with this video series!!!
This video series is incredibly interesting, informative, and enjoyable! You're giving us tons of golden nuggets out of the kindness of your heart and I hope God/Universe repays you 1000 folds for all your heart work and kindness! I'm learning a great deal and I'm loving it a lot! Thank you so much for everything you do for us!!! 💜
Love helping folks. great that I can make a living doing this! Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY It shows that you love helping people! You're very meticulous in your teachings, and laid back, too. Which seems to be an oxymoron to even put those 2 words in the same sentence, however, it's actually true in your case.
I'm very glad and thankful that you're able to make a living out of something you love and that you're investing in us all by teaching us what you know in such precise/meticulous manner! Sorry, I'm not buttering you up! I'm just in awe. I know a great teacher when I see one, and I know how hard great teachers are to come by! So, thank you again! 💜
Very timely video (as is usual!) Just pulled up the cheap flooring tiles in one of the bathrooms and found that water had gotten underneath the tiles from the bathtub and the subfloor is pretty discolored so will be replacing that.
Cheers Stephen. you got this!
when he said "let's clean and be kind to each other", I already knew that this guy is one of a kind. Because, believe me, here in the US, especially Los Angeles, contractors are always looking to do a shortcut, a hack job, or mickey mouse whatever you call it. Their mentality is just to get on the job and finish it regardless of the workmanship. They don't care at all. Unlike like this guy Jeff, who is passionate about his work. Carry on sir!!!
This is exactly what I need to fix a spot in my floor... when lumber is more cost effective, Thank you!
You're such a master at this I wish I could have the time to be your helper and learn from you thank you for the knowledge.
Thank you Sir! you are very clever! one of my favorite teachers in youtube
I love your videos!! We want to change our floor, but first check our under floor and now we can do it!! Thanks thanks thanks 🤩
Why did the subfloor switch to a double joist part way through the video?
Literally was just thinking about this and it’s now a video 🤯🤯🤯
ask and you shall receive!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Hey Jeff love the spectacles! Who makes them/where did you get them? Mine are always falling off; yours seem to hold on and look fantastic!
Thanks for these video. I am prepping to get into my subfloor because I have a couple really bouncy/creaky and worrying me.
Thank you for your very informative and helpful videos...I'm a 60 yr. old women trying to fix two rotted bathroom subfloors! One question, putting the adhesive on the floor joists...wouldn't that be a problem for anyone who in the future may want to do a floor repair? Wouldn't the adhesive tear up those floor joists when the subfloor is removed??? I ask this because what would happen if for some reason there was a future leak in the bathroom...someone might want to repair...but then, the entire floor joists as well would have to be replaced along with the plywood? Thank you, I learned a lot.
I build my floors with dimensioned lumber and plywood subflooring (IMHO - OSB is one mop bucket spill away from turning into sponge board). Before I install my subfloors, I lay temporary 2x6s along the middle of the joists (marked 16" OC) and flatten and straighten the joists from above with screws through the temporary 2x6 spine. Once the joists are straight and true, I permanently lock the locations of the joists in place with central blocking (and remove the temporary 2x6s). I never see a camber (overall warping forces cancel out) and I always wind up with a dead flat floor that will never turn to mush.
Awesome tutorial. Thanks for taking the time to create these videos. My next hope is to find out how to repair squeaks through the hardwood floor.
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Great information, I needed to know how to fix my rotting floor, removal and replacement.
Glad it was helpful!
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Great video! I have to do this to my bathroom as we speak. What type of screw did you use for the block bracing supports?
This demonstration is awesome. Thanks Jeff!
My Pleasure Jeff! Cheers!
awesome video ,by the way what type of screws are you using for flooring ? and what type are you recommended ?
Thank you so much for your videos! (These are right in time for my floors.) I always want to get things right the first time and not make dumb/costly/dangerous mistakes. You're an awesome mentor!! (P.S. Be good to your knees! and wear knee pads. We luv ya and don't want future knee surgery slowing ya down!)
@10:00 "these nails are designed to work with gravity." Cut to montage of wiley coyote:
Nails drywall to ceiling, falls upwards to ceiling.
Nails drywall to ceiling, whole floor falls up to ceiling.
Nails drywall to ceiling, whole second floor falls down revealing wiley in bathtub.
Nails drywall to ceiling, whole ceiling falls down except small circle where nailing.
Fade.
Use an oscillating multi tool to complete the cuts in the corners plunge cuts
here is my comment. I know nothig about flooring but what about if you put some edge clips instead the 2 by 4
Jeff,
Thanks for this video.
I have a TJI joist underneath my room subflooring. There is a hump, and I already cut the subfloor to expose the joist. Is it ok to shave the tji joist to level, and if yes, how do we reinforce it?
Thanks
Exactly what I was looking for.. Thank you for showing us some knowledge..
Great video as always! But as someone with a background in Instructional Design (e-learning) I wanted to let you know that although you say "in the real world I'd be standing on the ceiling drywall. Don't do that." Most people will do as they see - you standing between the joists. Not as you say. It's how people are wired.
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You guys make very useful videos for home projects.
I have two doubts
1. since it’s OSB or advantech or any subfloor material, is it a good practice to give 1/8” gap at the edge for seasonal expansion before putting it back.
2. If we use glue to attach the sheathing back will that be very hard to remove next time when we wanted to open the same section for any purpose.
You are my favorite instructor. Do you have a video for a house built in 1876? The original hardwood flooring is in a room that i want to turn in to a bathroom. Do i pull up those slats? And THEN follow the above video? I won't be using that flooring anyway....fyi.
This is great stuff, Jeff! I could really use the same tips for drywall as I have to open a wall up to find an HVAC Freon leak.
Come on Jeff, 4x8 OSB? Are you trying to bankrupt us :). Awesome video. I was fearing doing this on my master bath renovation where I plan to add another tub drain for a jetted tub and work some leveling issues to help the tile install.
Cheers, now you have a template to follow that makes the floor even stronger than before!
Thanks Jeff, for this super informative content!
I do want ask -
You started with leveling the floor section , how to level old subfloor ?
Is that accomplished just by replacing the old subfloor as you did here, or is there more to that?
I suppose you need to level check it end to end with laser, etc, but how to find the bad area and fix it?
-- I would guess that is hard to find, and then sanding it or filling with something in a can.
Also, can this Joist blocking method be used to strengthen a floor to increase the max loading, for instance to install as prep. for a large bathtub on 24 inch Joist that may or may not be fully adequate as is in the pounds per sq. foot calcualtion?
OR
Would that only be solved by doing a Sister Joist install to increase the Joist PSF loading?
Love all your videos. Thanks for taking the time👍🏼
Thank you Jeff, if you for the tip not standing on the drywall
For short little cuts like where he did the corners a Multi Tool is the way to go.
Great for cuts in tight awkward places and very little chance of " collateral damage" to other things like the Sawzall.
Awesome video Jeff. I always learn something new from you.
Sir Jeff, @18:20 you are attaching the 2x4 block using the 4 side screws. I am doing exactly this procedure as I type, following your directions to the tee, but I am a little confused. Based on the angle of the screws, it barely touches the joist when it exits from the other side. 80% of what comes out goes into the plywood/OSB. Can you please confirm if this is the intended way? Are these 3" #8 screws? For some reason I was under the impression that the screws were supposed to go into the joists. Thank you as always!!!
I never take out the battery but I will do it now because I see many times, there might be a potential.
What about cutting the floor to the joist then screwing in a 2x4 along the joist ?
That works as well.
If you're not using glue or foam, you can put felt under there to keep it from creaking when you walk over it.
Jeff, I don’t know if I mentioned this before, but, I’ll have to pull the carpet and do this. The original home owner had baseboard heat in this 30 year old house. Back in 2009 he had it switched to forced air. Well when they did the duct runs, I found they cut the sub floor out and only put a few screws in it. I need to do this to fix it the right way since it pops and squeaks obnoxiously :/
Is opening the floor and take extra care you are exactly in the middle of the joist for the cut could be good ?
Do you recommend using the same foam if I am applying new plywood on existing subfloor
These videos are perfectly timed for a project I’m working on. I can’t thank you enough for all the knowledge you’ve shared with us. I’m smashing that “like” button on every video and I’m now subscribed to the channel.
Question for you....I’ve torn everything (shower, vanity, mirror, tile and drywall) out of our bathroom. The previous owner had some kinda black adhesive (mastic), linoleum tile, concrete board and then tile on the floor. I tore all that out and I’m left with a black adhesive everywhere on the floor. I’ve tried everything to get it off, but no success. Do I use the techniques in this video to remove the old subfloor? (The room is 60in x 60in for the tile area) or do I just pour thinset onto the mastic, the Ditra, more thinset, then the tiles?
Hey Jeff, thanks for sharing this info.
My subfloor is old enough to have boards on the diagonal. When I'm ready to replace the flooring(very soon), should I remove all the subfloor and replace it with OSB?
Wouldn't it be more efficient to just cut right up to a joist, and sister a 2x4 or 2x6 to to support the edge of the new board? Seems rest on half a 2 by joist anyway with new install, right?
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What size are those 4 screws you used for those small blocks of 2x4s? The blocks you used to sister those joists
What do you do if you have engineered I-Joist and you need to replace a 5/8” OSB subfloor (toilet leak) on 24” centers, so I can go from a vinyl sheet floor to 12 x 24” tiles? The depth of the tops of my joist are not thick as 2 x 10 in the video. I am concerned I will not have enough board to screw into to stop deflection. I plan on installing cement backer board to get my thickness to 1 1/4” before I tile. I am concerned about this section of ODB I have to cut out I will not have enough of the engineered board to screw in to like Jeff did on the video. I can’t seem to find any info on repairing sub-floors over I-joist and replacing OSB that goes under walls.
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Can you use epony paint over base flooring?