How To Remove And Replace Rotten Subfloors! DIY For Beginners!

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Komentáře • 135

  • @allenmay8850
    @allenmay8850 Před 2 lety +30

    I do handyman work, and your videos have helped me a lot. I like you you used what you have to cut the 2X4's and plywood. Many times, I have gotten to a job site and forgotten a tool like my sawsall. It was too far away for me to go back home, so I made due with what I had.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před 2 lety +6

      Thank you so much for the love and support! I’m glad I could be of help. Yes for some reason I couldn’t find my mini sawzall, very frustrating haha, so I used the oscillating tool which turned out to be better and a lot easier! 👍🏽😊

    • @mikelee7582
      @mikelee7582 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Came to correct "sawsall" then realized I was also wrong with "sazaw"... its Sazall lol... which looks so weird.

    • @KarlaRei
      @KarlaRei Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@mikelee7582A spelling that makes everybody wrong! How wonderful.

    • @melindagillespie5017
      @melindagillespie5017 Před 7 měsíci

      😅😅

    • @LazyCrazyGuy
      @LazyCrazyGuy Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@mikelee7582 Lol great laugh especially because you still got it wrong 🤣. It's actually Sawzall 😅 but you got close.

  • @phatfarmerfarmer2063
    @phatfarmerfarmer2063 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Thank you for keeping it simple and easy to follow, only explaining in detail what needs to be explained. I've been watching contractors make their videos twice as long because they're overexplaining and not doing as much.

  • @SteveBeliveau
    @SteveBeliveau Před 7 měsíci +3

    Loved the video surprisingly covered a ton in just 8 minutes. No long drawn out talking to make video longer. Well done. I’ll be watching more

  • @DiZZoLabs
    @DiZZoLabs Před rokem +7

    Exactly the video I was looking for. Straight and to the point. Thank you.

  • @blueone8207
    @blueone8207 Před 7 měsíci +2

    This was the first video I clicked on and showed me exactly what I needed to know for my project. Thanks for the content.

  • @freeshrugs63
    @freeshrugs63 Před rokem +1

    This was great. I knew -0- before and now I have a little knowledge. I'm going to tackle a soft spot just outside my bathroom door. But I'll practice on the rotted wood under the washer! Thanks!

  • @leslieapplegate65
    @leslieapplegate65 Před 2 lety +2

    I need to do this in my entryway. Just the info I was looking for!!! Thanks!

  • @joec.7899
    @joec.7899 Před rokem +5

    You make it look pretty easy. Very good work! I've enjoyed your flooring videos too.

  • @goomba478
    @goomba478 Před rokem +2

    Such a fantastic video and almost exactly the same as my situation. You make it all look so do-able and possible :) Thanks!

  • @LK-bz9sk
    @LK-bz9sk Před rokem +4

    The subfloor you replaced make the rotten one I am going to replace like brand new plywood. Great tutorial. This really helps me. Thanks

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před rokem

      I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

  • @vivianaallen3462
    @vivianaallen3462 Před 2 lety +6

    I love your content! You seriously post things right when I’m thinking about them!!! Do you have a video on leveling old floors?

  • @FutureWarCultist
    @FutureWarCultist Před rokem

    After many videos, I wish I would have found this one first. Thank you for this one!

  • @theoldsonso
    @theoldsonso Před 2 lety +2

    Great video!!!!!!! I have learned SO much!!!!! From your channel!!! Keep up the awesome job over there !!!

  • @apackwestbound5946
    @apackwestbound5946 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for making these excellent videos!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @MileyonDisney
    @MileyonDisney Před 6 měsíci +2

    6:37 - That is RIDICULOUS!!! Nice job, by the way.

  • @bigheadseo
    @bigheadseo Před měsícem

    Awesome man! Exactly what I was looking for.

  • @achdahreuven1490
    @achdahreuven1490 Před měsícem

    Loved the box frame extremely helpful

  • @christimms102
    @christimms102 Před 2 lety +2

    Anther fantastic video.
    Great information and explanations
    Many Thanks Chris

  • @usurper762
    @usurper762 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank for your video. This helps me learn a lot.

  • @KarlaRei
    @KarlaRei Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you very much! This is exactly what I needed.

  • @wind5250
    @wind5250 Před 6 měsíci +6

    This will probably never cause an issue but i would have just cut back to the next floor joist to make it so the old floor and new sit on it 50 / 50. I would use hanger brackets for the new joist since they do not rest on a permanent support like a pier block or foundation and I would never depend on the sheer or support strength of a screw or nail .

  • @grandmasterchody
    @grandmasterchody Před rokem +1

    I like the quick but very detailed step-by-step guide good work

  • @TheSpatulaCity
    @TheSpatulaCity Před rokem +41

    Honestly, that existing subfloor looked just fine. It might have been a little stained but seemed to be holding it's strength ok.

    • @victoriajefferson4901
      @victoriajefferson4901 Před rokem +7

      Looked like mold...

    • @7777wertyu
      @7777wertyu Před 11 měsíci +3

      Toxic mould

    • @nofox777
      @nofox777 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Yeah but f that, don’t chance it .

    • @Luis-xj6nf
      @Luis-xj6nf Před 6 měsíci +11

      Ok landlord 😂😂😂

    • @BIG_762
      @BIG_762 Před 5 měsíci +6

      That’s what my contractor told me about half the subfloors in my house. Replaced entire house with finished floors. Where the new subfloor was laid the floors are amazing. Flat, level, new. Where the subfloor that wasn’t replaced is… ha!!!! Wavy and creaky. Replace them. Don’t listen to anyone.

  • @bradrichardson8020
    @bradrichardson8020 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! The only thing i would add is wood glue to the floor joists, so when the plywood is put down, it wont squeak. Awesome!!

  • @user-yc4fj3gv9i
    @user-yc4fj3gv9i Před 5 měsíci

    You rock... very helpful. Only what I need and added BS. And in flip flops right on ...

  • @donwolfjr1
    @donwolfjr1 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice job!!! Don W., Ohio

  • @Msleelee9487
    @Msleelee9487 Před 10 měsíci

    That’s perfect I wish I had you here to watch me and make sure I do it right I like doing my own stuff I have a small piece of water damage from when my water heater had a leak and it messed up a small part in the kitchen floor I don’t have to take the cabinets out i got the leak fixed and now I hate standing on weak floor ing it’s dry but feels soft I have the tools thanks 👌

  • @goldenretriever1508
    @goldenretriever1508 Před 10 měsíci

    Excellent video.

  • @IsaacJohnsonCompaniesLLC-vl3qt

    Thanks for the video.

  • @johnnynitetrain6463
    @johnnynitetrain6463 Před 9 měsíci

    i like the simple tip of marking with tape

  • @blainemeyer
    @blainemeyer Před 2 lety +15

    Extremely good content as always, but the only thing I’d suggest is maybe using some caulking around the edges to seal of any drafts, or stuffing getting inside causing rotting again.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you so much for the suggestion! 🙏🏽😊

    • @Joseph-jt3vg
      @Joseph-jt3vg Před rokem +1

      Right? Unless it has a full sealed basement below. But also the caulk will be flexible for the wood to breathe/expand and contract.

  • @camboxsoup7467
    @camboxsoup7467 Před rokem +1

    Good job man!

  • @johnnylawrence
    @johnnylawrence Před rokem +20

    Around the 5:30 mark you missed mentioning how you fastened the 2x4s underneath the wall, i was waiting for that and was let down lol. How did you? Whatd you tie them into?

    • @ummachand8216
      @ummachand8216 Před měsícem +2

      I was waiting for that too

    • @wortexinternational2598
      @wortexinternational2598 Před 16 dny

      nothing. Also he could have reinforced the middle long beam to the near side temp beam. Extra weight support as the drywall type of support is NOT structural. Its ok, its near a wall, but if this is in a high traffic area, it would be too weak

  • @nathancortes1085
    @nathancortes1085 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video thank you

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před rokem

      Thank you Nathan for the feedback! 🙏🏽😊

  • @wonkyw
    @wonkyw Před rokem +26

    Good video, but you are supposed to install plywood subfloor with the grain (strength axis) perpendicular to the floor joists.

    • @ianmclaren9420
      @ianmclaren9420 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Very clear step by step instructions. Good suggestions re tools to use and how to use them.

  • @catsmeow5566
    @catsmeow5566 Před rokem +2

    Thank you, this is very helpful. We have a spot in a bathroom where the floor rotted and toilet fell partway through the hole (a beam prevented it from falling all the way). It was patched with mdf but not supported. Additionally, the adjacent plywood that was there before feels a bit squishy (I think its bc it lacks support underneath. This method of putting a frame in looks like it should work. We also have a spot where a joist was cut all the way through (by previous owners) and that needs to be fixed as well.

    • @willporter89
      @willporter89 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Youd be suprised how common that is. Especially the toilet. I know 2 contractors who found out the hardway by sitting on the toilet, the first day on the jobsite. And bam. Right thru the floor.

    • @catsmeow5566
      @catsmeow5566 Před 2 měsíci

      @@willporter89 Yikes! I hope they weren't on a 2nd floor or above a basement when that happened.

  • @kyleallen1858
    @kyleallen1858 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice job

  • @andydoan1290
    @andydoan1290 Před 10 měsíci

    Greats job thank you

  • @daynapeck1769
    @daynapeck1769 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @josesquiabro5819
    @josesquiabro5819 Před 9 měsíci

    Great vid

  • @frankbullitt4556
    @frankbullitt4556 Před 11 měsíci

    nice work

  • @TheKaybjay2
    @TheKaybjay2 Před 5 měsíci

    Good video - question: does that stud finder work through carpeting? Thanks.

  • @hamidullaha.saahir9144
    @hamidullaha.saahir9144 Před 2 lety +3

    Great information, but why didn't you put back or replace the tin that was protecting the large pipe next to the floor joist from being punctured.

  • @CurryFranklin
    @CurryFranklin Před 7 měsíci +1

    Your video is the best. I like the detail you explain Neil size and marking. I can learn those from only this guy. Recommend to anyone.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před 7 měsíci

      Your love and support means a lot! Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

  • @joedarden2276
    @joedarden2276 Před 5 měsíci

    Well Done

  • @tangamanga94
    @tangamanga94 Před rokem +5

    Nothing wrong with wearing flipflops. My house is a shoe free house and when we step outside we wear flipflops as well. A shoe free home, is a clean and germ free home. Thank you for all of your very educational videos. Greetings from Nixa.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před rokem +2

      Thank you Salvador for defending my case on Flipflop use! 🤙🏽 🩴 our home is a shoe free zone! 😅

    • @rons7354
      @rons7354 Před rokem +7

      A circular saw and flip flops is a recipe for a toe free home. Gave me the Willeys just watching that. Hey it's your toes. Just remember there's stupid people with lawyers out there.

    • @MoltenSamurai
      @MoltenSamurai Před rokem +1

      Exactly what I was going to say, shoe free job site is a toe free job site! 😂
      Though my home is as well a shoe free one, just not when working projects.

    • @Hallowsaw
      @Hallowsaw Před rokem +1

      You wash your chicken too lol

    • @carloscorolla
      @carloscorolla Před rokem

      Shoe free homes are fucking gay

  • @mplscarsales6652
    @mplscarsales6652 Před 2 lety +5

    Perfect timing doing only thing I would change is I would add sealant/expansion foam around the repaired area . I did this before and did not seal the repair and felt cold drafts now going back to seal them up. thank you

    • @GunninWizard
      @GunninWizard Před rokem +1

      same with us..no shoes in the house at all. just house slippers

  • @MakeWithMike
    @MakeWithMike Před 11 měsíci +1

    I just saw a video on how plywood doesn't expand the direct left or right but up and down because it's plys, i giess not the same as grain just a tip broski 😉

  • @yuisko
    @yuisko Před 2 lety

    Ok I see the intro 👍🏽

  • @krustdogg131
    @krustdogg131 Před rokem

    Tackling subfloor for the first time on my mobile home . Hopefully I have the right size

  • @thomast9736
    @thomast9736 Před 7 měsíci

    I have a similar situation where an exterior door leaked. Part of the subfloor extend below the 2x4 but it is rotted. Is it possible to remove and replace the rotted subfloor beneath the 2x4?

  • @MrJasonworkman
    @MrJasonworkman Před rokem +1

    Good videos

  • @Kevlar7251
    @Kevlar7251 Před rokem +2

    Awesome video I'm getting ready to do this by my front door. I have two questions: instead of measuring can you just use the old piece of subfloor as a template to trace out and cut the new one? Secondly are they 2x4 supports you installed mounted to anything on the wall side or just sitting there? Any insight you can give is very much appreciated.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před rokem +1

      Hi! For the first question the answer is yes 👍🏽. Just make sure you flip the piece you are tracing to the face you cut from because the cut end tends to be small due to the cut bevel.
      2nd, you will need to secure the 2x4 or 2x6 to the floor joist especially if this is some that will be stepped on due to high traffic. Each case is different. In my case I can get away with the edge secured from plank to plank with joist support on the middle because this will be this will be located on a non traffic area which is under my kitchen sink area. I hope this finds you well and gives you help! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

    • @Kevlar7251
      @Kevlar7251 Před rokem +1

      @@FixThisHouse you're awesome! that was the exact information I was looking for. Thank you for putting out videos that are clear and easy to understand for us occasional DIY people...Your insight has giving me added confidence to get this done and done right!

  • @vegataxkc
    @vegataxkc Před rokem +3

    How did you attach the back end of the short 2x4 supports going into the back wall? Are they just sitting on your pipes?

  • @McRyach
    @McRyach Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'm wondering how didn't your wall didn't collapse since you removed the subfloor from one side, and there were no perpendicular joists to catch the load. I think its a pretty dangerous tutorial since people will be cutting off support under their partitions that go parallel to the joust. I have to do the same thing, and ill be doing it sequentially 16" at a time. Cut a small piece, put support under. Cut another piece, put a few more.

  • @mavphill
    @mavphill Před 3 měsíci

    Are the white spots mold or paint?

  • @brandonyoung7760
    @brandonyoung7760 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I would of used osb for flooring and actually if it wasn't weak I would of just sprayed Kilz on it and called it good.

  • @denniswise6747
    @denniswise6747 Před 2 lety +3

    I am about to do this in my bathroom. The subfloor has vinyl sheet flooring on it. Is it possible to use the same flooring after the subfloor is replaced?

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před 2 lety

      Yes as long as the tongue and grove are still in good condition and still intact 👍🏽😊

  • @deeznutz80808
    @deeznutz80808 Před 2 lety

    👍

  • @efthimios
    @efthimios Před 9 měsíci

    I’m so confused , this house I bought has had pet urine , is it ok to replace subfloor and not compromising the floor or staining it to cover?

  • @howtodoitdude1662
    @howtodoitdude1662 Před 2 lety +2

    If you cut your piece at the floor joist, less framing would be needed.

  • @xro5841
    @xro5841 Před rokem +2

    I guess I have a bad habit, or is it. I seal everything before I actually put them in place. Top, bottom & edges. Some sort of Water proofing. I never see anyone do this. Am I wrong to do this?

  • @jagpilotohio
    @jagpilotohio Před 2 měsíci

    I like the video but you Should have just cut to the next joist instead of scabbing in the 2x4. It was only a few more inches.

  • @BenBen-jl2ft
    @BenBen-jl2ft Před 2 lety +1

    The mold looked like it went under the wall plate but your new board doesn't go under the plate. So you still have mold under the plate?

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Před 2 lety

      Hi! The remaining plank extends to the bathroom next room. When I renovate the bathroom I will remove the remaining plank under the stud 👍🏽😊

    • @jamesfraley2715
      @jamesfraley2715 Před rokem +1

      @@FixThisHouse How did that job go? I bet that was the source of your mold.

  • @davidclayton6521
    @davidclayton6521 Před 6 měsíci

    Full sheets of plywood often a better price you pay for those broken down plywood panels . Yep chances are you will have to find a place to store the rest of the plywood sheet until when ever but if you do enough work with plywood should not be a huge issue

  • @whythissucks829
    @whythissucks829 Před 5 měsíci

    why didnt you just kill the mold and not do this extra work? was it absolutely necessary?

  • @TurkinaFaso
    @TurkinaFaso Před rokem

    is there a risk of hitting any pipe or cables under the subfloor?

    • @jamesfraley2715
      @jamesfraley2715 Před rokem +1

      Yes! You need to check under before making deep cuts. He explains this at the 1:54 mark. If you don't have an endoscope, use a stud finder or only make the cut the depth of the subfloor (1/2 or 3/4 of an inch in most cases). Create a small square in the center of your intended cut and get a flashlight to see under the subfloor - also, be careful not to cut through your floor joists.

    • @TurkinaFaso
      @TurkinaFaso Před rokem

      @@jamesfraley2715 thank you very much

  • @justinprentice2004
    @justinprentice2004 Před měsícem +1

    That 2x4 just attached to subfloor isn't going to hold anything

  • @S0ul5Hun73r
    @S0ul5Hun73r Před rokem

    would this pass inspection?

    • @sisterspooky
      @sisterspooky Před 10 měsíci

      That’s going to be completely contingent upon the regulations in your region. Different regions have different building codes.

  • @oliveraisblessed
    @oliveraisblessed Před 9 měsíci

    you did not explain what kind of screws or size of plywood you used

  • @GunninWizard
    @GunninWizard Před rokem

    what about when u have a linoleum floor if you remove a piece of the floor u gotta remove the entire thing...its why I dont like linoleum

  • @efthimios
    @efthimios Před 9 měsíci

    This is very difficult for a beginner I would definitely spend money to pay someone to do it right

  • @JohnPortelli-yc1qr
    @JohnPortelli-yc1qr Před rokem +1

    Hello pinoy

  • @justinprentice2004
    @justinprentice2004 Před měsícem

    Just cut on the floor joist then you won't cut lines

  • @johnmcook1
    @johnmcook1 Před rokem +3

    That subfloor was not bad. You could have treated the mildew or sealed it.

  • @TheOriginalKidCoyote
    @TheOriginalKidCoyote Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you, good info

  • @lukewaidmann3678
    @lukewaidmann3678 Před měsícem

    Dude, I lost my big toe cutting exactly like you did with my skill
    Saw and improper footwear. Seriously, cut it right off. Be safe.

  • @RobertStCyr-zh1tw
    @RobertStCyr-zh1tw Před měsícem +1

    Pls wear work shoes. It takes just one accident to lose a toe or unnecessary pain.

  • @matthewboatman705
    @matthewboatman705 Před 5 měsíci

    First time you step on a nail or drop something on your foot you are not going to like wearing flip flops while working around your house. Good work besides that.

  • @Lulser
    @Lulser Před rokem

    you should look into barefoot shoes

  • @justincampbell3662
    @justincampbell3662 Před 7 měsíci

    the only thing iu could think was ohmugod this guy has no idea what he is doing beginning to end

  • @mitchellvovakes7748
    @mitchellvovakes7748 Před měsícem

    Spreading mold spores throughout your house is never a good idea… do not just cut into something without knowing the proper way to ensure you aren’t making your air quality worse.. that space will fail any air quality test, and can cause serious concerns for your health

    • @ts-vl8hn
      @ts-vl8hn Před 13 dny

      One air scrubber later lmao relax man if you’re that worried about it wet it down with bleach or mold killer beforehand no dust if it’s wet no mold spores if it’s dead lol

  • @kitcarsoncarson615
    @kitcarsoncarson615 Před rokem +2

    You obviously know what you are doing. Your work is nice too. But for people who don't do this for a living the videos are out of focus, not all but enough, and the back of your head is nice too but it isn't why I'm here. When you speed up the video to push through it would be nice if you would first show what tool you are using instead of making us guess because the tool isn't visible under the floor. The first part of the floor replacement when you are making a box with 2x4's and screwing them in to (sit on?) it would have been nice if you showed exactly what you were doing because I watched over and over and still don't know what you did and why. Like I said, you do wonderful work but you say in the beginning it's not for first timers so we don't waste our time trying to understand and see what and why you are doing whatever it is you are doing. Thanks for the video and I'll be back when I'm more experienced.

  • @JohnRohoboth
    @JohnRohoboth Před rokem

    START/BEGIN around 0:35