[VAL] Re: Floor expoy

[Russ Wojtkiewicz <rwojtkiewicz@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Listers,

Replacing some subfloor in the rear bath area of my '70 27' International.

I would like to know or Identify the actual stuff recommended to apply 
to (or in) moderately damaged subfloor to reharden it. I know its an 
epoxy of some sort.  I have a few areas in the back I can safely salvage 
and of course, an area by the front door.

Floor replacement is turning out to be one of those jobs that turns up 
new twists each time you have about got it figured out.  Nothing real 
difficult, just one more panel or bolt to remove or a piece of floor 
that proves to be too far gone.

BTW - anyone see any problem with applying several (3 probably) coats of 
polyurethane to the subfloor for sealing protection and to protect it 
where I won't be able to cover it in a flooring material out of sight 
under the bath, sink, etc?  Yes, marine would be nice, but NO ONE in the 
KC area has any 3/4" marine till at least the end of the month.  
Alternatively, I was going to use a 3/4" (I know, 23/32nd!) 
underlayment, use wood preservative like CWF to seal the edges and 
surfaces and then install.  After not finding a large enough vinyl 
remnant, the wife and I thought of applying a few coats of urethane for 
protection.  Its out of direct light and the 3 coats I applied to my 
Pella patio door at least 7 years ago still looks great.  Reasons why I 
shouldn't consider doing this?  Plus, I have the extra 32nd to work with 
so thickness should not be a problem. Hmmm?

I've even been able to bang out a dent or two  from the inside.  Found a 
welder to replace my angle irons and one rear floor u-channel under 
trunk door that all were completely rusted away.  And having to have a 
new waste tank pan fabricated.

I am ready to end the "demo-ing" and start the rebuilding next week.  
All in all, except for the toilet, a good powerwashing will suffice for 
the tub and sink and walls.  But I am, while its all out, replacing the 
split and corroded copper to PEX.  Found a Sharkbite fittings dealer 
less than a mile away.  Hope all that works as well as Sharkbite 
claims!  Even found a new commode locally (Thetford) for lots less than 
any dealer, web or not. So its working out.

I just hope I can have it ready by 9/11 to spend a week camping/working 
in it!  Yikes, tempest fugit!

I look foward to your suggestions, comments, concerns and any DON"T DO! 
from past experience.  I only want to do this once or at least not again 
for 20-30 years!

TIA,

Russ Wojtkiewicz
1970 27' International Land Yacht
KC, MO