AlexK90
Active member
Hi all -
My tentative plan for installing my floor is as follows:
1. van body
2. silicone vapor barrier
3. FloorMuffler underlayment (polypropylene foam)
4. Reflectix
5. 1/2" or 3/4" marine ply subfloor
6. sheet vinyl
I already have all the materials except for the plywood. I know the underlayment is supposed to go between the plywood and the flooring, but I read Bob's guide to flooring and apparently Reflectix will not work very well if it's right up against the van body. My thinking is, if I have the vapor barrier and underlayment between the Reflectix and the metal, it'll give it enough of a space that the Reflectix will work well and I don't need to do any extra insulation. I know the underlayment is more for floating floors, but I figured the moisture prevention and sound barrier will make it worthwhile.
Does something else need to go in between the plywood and the sheet vinyl? Or can I just glue it down?
Thanks in advance, any help is much appreciated.
My tentative plan for installing my floor is as follows:
1. van body
2. silicone vapor barrier
3. FloorMuffler underlayment (polypropylene foam)
4. Reflectix
5. 1/2" or 3/4" marine ply subfloor
6. sheet vinyl
I already have all the materials except for the plywood. I know the underlayment is supposed to go between the plywood and the flooring, but I read Bob's guide to flooring and apparently Reflectix will not work very well if it's right up against the van body. My thinking is, if I have the vapor barrier and underlayment between the Reflectix and the metal, it'll give it enough of a space that the Reflectix will work well and I don't need to do any extra insulation. I know the underlayment is more for floating floors, but I figured the moisture prevention and sound barrier will make it worthwhile.
Does something else need to go in between the plywood and the sheet vinyl? Or can I just glue it down?
Thanks in advance, any help is much appreciated.