Bathroom floor 2

I put the lauan down on top of the plywood subfloor. It was flexible enough to put down in one whole sheet plus the little bit for the toilet alcove. Cutting the hole for the toilet was a bit of a challenge as I do not have the right tool. I used my big sawzall. It took some maneuvering to get a round circle. The blue tape pieces mark the stud location for baseboard installation later.

I fastened the lauan panel every 8 inches using 1 1/2 ring shank nails. I then used leveling/patching compound to fill the nail holes, seams, and other uneven areas. The plywood plus the lauan did not quite make it to the height of the hardwood floors in the hall so I used the leveling compound to even it out. I had to make up just 1/8 inch.

This is Pria, a little border collie mix I fostered for the Human Society. She walked all over the leveling compound before it had a chance to dry. Dusty grey footprints showed her travels throughout the house.

It was rare to catch a picture of her sitting still.