Simple Westy Floor Ply Cutting Guide

[DorothyMantooth]

Hi folks,

I have two sheets of 8 x 4 ply for my LHD Westy floor - 9mm and 6mm.

I'm a total noob when it comes to cutting but hoping someone has a simple cutting guide \ dimensions for this?

Everything I've found so far has been a tad confusing. I'm aware the 9mm bit fills the bottom with 6mm on top. I also know there will be a join under the bed but happy with that.

Cheers

 

[Bigbear]

Any help to ya? 8)

 

[Bigbear]

Dunno why the bottom pic is upside down?

This was taken from my 1970 LHD westy

 

[DorothyMantooth]

Cheers Bigbear,

Just to get my bearings - is the rectangle cut out from the corner ( 390 x 550mm) for the Buddy seat? I'm going buddy - less so mightent need to cut you see.

I also have a 1970 LHD Westy so hopefully this should do the job.

 

[DorothyMantooth]

Any help to ya? 8)

Cheers big bear,

Just to get my bearings , which side is the sliding door? Do your measurements go under the bed and buddy and sink unit?

Cheers

 

[Bigbear]

All measurements were taken from the sliding door, mines a LHD. These measurements were all taken from my old original flooring. Good luck mate.

 

[Dub d]

Hi fellas

Just wondering would you be using any insulation under the ply or would it make the floor to high? Also have a 1970 lhd westy and about to do my floor!
Thanks darren

 

[Dub d]

Hi fellas

Just wondering would you be using any insulation under the ply or would it make the floor to high? Also have a 1970 lhd westy and about to do my floor!
Thanks darren

 

[DorothyMantooth]

Hi fellas

Just wondering would you be using any insulation under the ply or would it make the floor to high? Also have a 1970 lhd westy and about to do my floor!
Thanks darren

Dub d,

I still need to buy a 6mm sheet however I bought a single sheet of 9mm ply and foil backed thermal stuff from b and q today. My logic was that the underlay, which is 4mm, may more or less fill the inner gap (where the 6mm ply would normally go) however there is a bit of a dip with just the 9mm and underlay so I will get the 6mm ply tomorrow.

Anyway, The 9mm ply was £18 and came in 8 x 4ft sheet. I got b and q to cut it to two pieces, so it was 5 x 4ft and 3 x 4ft.

The 5 x 4ft piece fits nicely with a join just in front of the seat. I will then cut the 3 x 4ft piece in 2 and put these pieces under the seat.

The underlay/ foil is 4mm and closed cell. The single roll will cover an area of 4.5m2 so should be plenty. The brand was called thermall and it was £13.

I'm not too concerned about making the floor too high. The foil compresses and I'd prefer it a bit snug anyway.

I plan on finishing it off with a cheap rug from IKEA which conveniently fits near enough perfectly.

Cheers

 

[Dub d]

Hi

Thanks for that mate that's a great reply really helpfull thank you and good luck with yours!
All the best
Darren