Comments on: The Importance of Subfloors for Solid Hardwood Flooring https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/importance-subfloors-solid/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:39:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.1 By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/importance-subfloors-solid/comment-page-1/#comment-227096 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:37:45 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=2976#comment-227096 In reply to Ron Wahl.

Hi Ron,

Thank you for getting in touch! I would definitely suggest trying to use some sort of self leveling product to help even out the floor. You are extremely limited in your options if the floor is not flat and level. You can try nailing down hardwood again but we can’t guarantee it is going to work. Any type of floating floor will not stay stable without a level surface beneath. You can also look into flexible porcelain tile but I would suggest getting an installer to take a look at the area to recommend some option. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/importance-subfloors-solid/comment-page-1/#comment-227073 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:21:01 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=2976#comment-227073 In reply to Ray.

Hi Ray,

Thank you for your inquiry! If you are using a floating floor you can install on top of the oak floor as long as it is clean, dry, flat and level and you have the proper underlay. If you want to nail or glue down you will need to take up the oak floor and install over the concrete or 3/4″ plywood subfloor. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

]]> By: Ron Wahl https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/importance-subfloors-solid/comment-page-1/#comment-226804 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 20:29:25 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=2976#comment-226804 I have a 200 plus year old Vermont port and beam farm house. The floor beams are 4 x 6 approx. 2 feet on center with 5/4 fir or hemlock sub floor. The finish floor is 3″ wide 3/4″ tounge & groove maple nailed directly to the subfloor. I need to replace the floor in the kitchen area (325 sq. ft.) with something that looks similar to the original floors. The floor has some sag from one side of the room to the other and is not perfectly flat, but the original floor was nailed down well and managed to follow the sags. What type of flooring would you recommend and is the current subfloor sufficient for nail down installation?

]]> By: Ray https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/importance-subfloors-solid/comment-page-1/#comment-226721 Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:33:00 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=2976#comment-226721 Installing bamboo flooring. Existing floor is 3/4″ oak. Can bamboo installation be applied directly on the oak floor?

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/importance-subfloors-solid/comment-page-1/#comment-208187 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:44:00 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=2976#comment-208187 In reply to Robert.

Hi Robert,

Thank you for getting in touch! Unfortunately that would not be the best option because if the OSB separates from the plywood for any reason there could be issues with squeaking or the flooring coming up. We would recommend screwing down 3/8″ plywood on top of the OSB to ensure everything stays down and secure. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

]]> By: Robert https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/importance-subfloors-solid/comment-page-1/#comment-199818 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:28:16 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=2976#comment-199818 I have purchased engineered hardwood from you and want to nail/staple it down. The subfloor has 3/4 plywood with particle board glued on top. The particle board would be difficult to remove cleanly. Would it be adequate to still staple or nail down the engineered flooring but using staples/nails that are long enough to penetrate the particle board and go into the plywood?

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/importance-subfloors-solid/comment-page-1/#comment-27814 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:44:40 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=2976#comment-27814 In reply to Stan Williamson.

Hi Stan,

Solid Hardwood must be installed over a 3/4″ CDX plywood subfloor. If you are thinking of using an engineered hardwood though, you could either glue or float it over the MDF.

]]> By: Stan Williamson https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/importance-subfloors-solid/comment-page-1/#comment-8213 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 21:15:14 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=2976#comment-8213 Can hard wood be put down over mdf? And I was considering gluing also. The mdf is in great shape and has been down for thirty years and it looked good when the carpet was replaced! It is glued and screwed and it looks like it might be sealed at the joints!

]]> By: Lastest Floor Hardwood Maintenance News - Janitorial Service https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/importance-subfloors-solid/comment-page-1/#comment-8212 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 02:13:56 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=2976#comment-8212 […] flooring pros and cons These can cause solid wood to shrink or expand. All solid hardwood can be sanded and refinished if needed over the years so they do last forever. There is that […]

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