Wanted Ply for floor in Earlybay/advice on what kind to buy

[Jimmy123]

Looking for some ply to put in my Earlybay floor as the lino is currently sitting on the metal. Maybe you've bought some and have a chunk left over, or have advice about which ply to get? Any suggestions, offers gratefully received.
Cheers,
Jimmy

 

[Grazy]

I used 9mm Marine ply in mine and fitted decent carpet underlay underneath in the recessed areas

 

[trinketpimp]

Some sound-deadening rubber to the metal with 6 mm ply over that to bring it level with the outer edges which are a little higher. Then 9 mm on top. Will take a couple of sheets of each to minamise joints which should over-lap. Ply from Timbmet or Lathams.

 

[Jimmy123]

Thanks for advice - much appreciated fellas. So marine ply because it's more waterproof, and two sheets of 8x4 should do it..?

 

[jollatine]

If you haven't done this already..
The trick is to fit ply (I think 18 or 15mm) into the recessed part - the corrigated metal - which you need to shape using a jigsaw. This brings the surface flush with the metal by the sliding door. Then I agree with those above a - 9mm piece which you can then use over the entire floor and can be then covered with vinyl and will fit in your (removable) sliding door threshold.

I have done this on a couple of van conversions and nothing is square, so a lot of templating is required to get a good fit.

 

[Nugsy]

As trinket said above, use 6mm ply in the recess area to bring it up level, then 9mm on top of that to cover the whole floor.

I used a spare roll of lining wallpaper to get the shape right before actually cutting the board. Unfortunately due to the sheet size you can buy 8' x 4' ,it has to be done in three sections but I cut this so its virtually in line with the rear seat base.





The back part under the seat is in two bits

 

[Jimmy123]

Thanks for the pics + advice, much appreciated both. So 6mm and then 9mm. And wallpaper lining is a great idea to get the shape right - cheers for that Nugsy.