Can I put down plywood plank flooring in a manufactured home?

Marcia Scott
by Marcia Scott
I want to DIY a plywood plank floor, wondering if I should glue down or just nail?

  9 answers
  • Sharon Sharon on Mar 17, 2018

    My initial thoughts would be to nail it cause when you get tired of it and want to replace it.... it will be a whole lot easier to pull up than a glued floor.

    But with manufactured home, I would check in the crawl space to see how much wiring or plumbing might be where you might be nailing it before deciding to shoot nails into the floor. I would consult with the manufacturer on their advice.

    • Marcia Scott Marcia Scott on Mar 17, 2018

      I already thought about shooting a nail through something and will definitely be careful, thank you for your time


  • TW TW on Mar 17, 2018

    Your subfloor should be thick enough to allow you to nail down. If you have the option of nailing vs. gluing, my choice would be to go with the nail down---a whole lot easier and less messier than glue. This is with the consideration that you have a nail gun to do the installation. If you don't own one, you can usually rent them at HD or tool rental stores.

  • Stuart Stuart on Mar 17, 2018

    Neither, use flooring that 'clicks' together, no nails, no glue, no fuss,

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Mar 17, 2018

    Yup- Neither. I installed floating laminate flooring in my manufactured home. It just clicks together. If you ever have to remove it, you will be glad you didn't glue it down!

  • Stuart Stuart on Mar 17, 2018

    Great minds think alike, nailing through a trailer floor is just going to start a massive rusting process, if you live here in FLA>

  • Stuart Stuart on Mar 17, 2018

    or better yet, use tile that looks like wood !

  • Mona Mona on Mar 19, 2018

    I did plywood plank floors through out our mobil using a nail gun. Was quick & easy & still looks good after 3 years

  • Joy30150932 Joy30150932 on Mar 19, 2018

    Unless it is factory made with the edge to nail I would glue it down. It will make a great base for anything you might want to put down in the future.