Cabin Sole Replacment

allangray3

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I am in the process of refitting the salon and galley on my Wight, The sea of formica below decks is in sad need of a face lift. I am puting in a new cabin sole and wonderd if you could advise as to the best adhesive to bond down the New kerowin floor to the existing marine ply. I dont want to use scews or nails if at all possible. Also what is best to fill gaps in said floor.

hope you can help, Cheers.
 
Do you mean 'Keruing' ? If so, it's a very oily tropical hardwood. I would say Balcotan is your best bet - a fairly thick gap-filling (within reason) polyurethane glue. Obtainable from Axminster Power Tools and decent chandlers, Screwfix also do a similar type.
As for filler, collect some sanding dust from when you rub the flooring down and mix with some glue:
In glue and dust
We put our trust
If that don't work
Then putty must
 
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