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On Apr 23, 9:47 pm, mj2...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to use either 1/4-inch lauan
> or hardboard as underlayment for 3/4-inch oak flooring strips
> (nailed)? The subfloor is 3/4-inch OSB with somewhat rough, uneven
> surface and hardened glue in some places, which is why I want to put
> down an underlayment to provide a more even surface for the finish
> floor. I know I could use 1/4-inch plywood, but that is a little more
> expensive than both the lauan and the hardboard. But if there's a good
> reason not to use one or both then I'll spend the extra money for
> the plywood to ensure a solid installation. Also, what is the
> recommended way of attaching 1/4-inch underlayment to the OSB
> subfloor? I think the 7/8-inch staples I already have would be the
> quickest - is that okay? Thanks!
Perhaps a floor installer will chime in, but in the mean time, I've
glued bamboo to the floor in my slab house. Floor leveler is
recomended even for wood subfloors I belive to even out joints, low
spots, etc.. I'd not go to the trouble and expense of using lauan
or hardboard, in fact I doubt you would get near the nail retention
you would just with the OSB.
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/flooring/hardwood/wh_oak1/stapled.htm
http://www.osbguide.com/pdfs/EL813.pdf
I found these pages on a quick search, you can do the same :!)
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Re: Underlayment advice for oak flooring strips
