floorboards of plywood

[senp]

Hi there,

I have a victorian house and going to build a new kitchen in the back of the house. Throughout the house we have floorboards which are generally in good condition.

My concern is that floor boards in the kitchen might be more susceptible to damage. but I love the wood look!

I am thinking of getting engineered hardwood instead. However, I am concerned that this means there will be a 20-25mm height difference between the kitchen and hallway.

I thought about removing the floorboards and installing plywood instead. is this a good idea?

Im not sure who to ask about this so all suggestions welcomed! or if you could recommend a professional to ask these questions.

thank you

 

[Wayners]

Floor boards and chipboard flooring has a tongue and groove so will interlocking.

Plywood is fine but you need to add support to all four sides of the sheets

 

[Notch7]

you could take up the existing floor and replace with 20mm engineered oak flooring

although its not always recommended for kitchens

plywood is not suitable as a surface finish because it has a very thin face veneer.

 

[dazlight]

Why not go LVT in the kitchen.
5.5mm plywood
Feather finish screed 1mm
LVT 2.5mm

 

[senp]

Sorry I meant that with the use of plywood instead of the floorboards it might lower the height, so may not have that large gap. although I didn't think about the plywood needing support! thank you @Wayners