The floor of the bathroom gets wet. This usually means that the basis and the subfloor will also be wet. The flat also has to bear the weight of the tub, shower, tiles and other accessories. The tiles are particularly heavy panels with layers of cement, mortar, tile or stone and grout. Use the correct type of plywood ensures a durable floor.

Tongue and groove

Plywood tongue and groove is made specifically for subfloors. The underlayment rests directly on the floor joists and is the lowest layer of soil material. Plywood of 3/4 inch (1.90 cm) thick is the most common and stronger. The 5/8 inch (1.58 cm) thick is also available, but space restricts the use of joists and floor termination rates. The material plywood subfloor tongue and groove interval is classified for use on floors, and provides the necessary support for heavy soils bathrooms and bathtubs full of water.

Plywood paneling

The second layer of soil is the basis. Plywood paneling adds strength to a ground, raised or provides a gripping surface for a finished floor. The plywood used for coating is from 1/8 inch (0.31 cm) to 1/2 inch (1.27 cm), depending upon the requirement or necessity. Most manufacturers require flat ceramic tiles of at least one inch (2.54 cm) thick or not guarantee installation. The deviation in an apartment of less than one inch (2.54 cm) thick makes the tile cracks or loose mortar. The bathrooms require some type of coating in most installations.

Luan plywood

Luan plywood is a special type of hard plywood made outdoor or moisture resistant glue. It is made from the wood of the tree Lain of the Philippines. The floor covering installers Luan added to increase height and provide a smooth surface for different types of vinyl flooring. The installer staple Luan plywood 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) thick at the base or subfloor, Mortars and glues adhere to plywood, which is suitable for facilities and vinyl tiles.

Oriented strand board

A product similar to wood plywood called oriented strand board provides the same resistance when used as underlayment material tongue and groove. It has the same rating plywood extension a tongue and groove. The product is manufactured from thin strands or wood chips that are glued and pressed together to form a table. Oriented strand boards are becoming more common, as recycled wood residues and are cheaper.