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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!
Wouldn't it be a whole lot easier to just pull up the crumble board
and put down some decent plywood? The nail holding power would improve
a bunch and the subfloor (with care) could be dead level. Door bottoms
would not have to be shortened and there may be other advantages as
well, like no squeaks, less bounce, etc. Just wondering...
Joe
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Re: Underlayment advice for oak flooring strips
