We also go over questions regarding particle board and installing new hardwood flooring over old wood flooring.
Installing hardwood over luan.
And 6 if they re 24 o c.
Make sure the substrate is sound and no squeeks.
Vinyl flooring is affordable durable spill resistant and available in a rainbow of colors and patterns making it a top choice in kitchens bathrooms and.
Installing new hardwood over older wood floors can be extremely time saving in lieu of removal that can become expensive dirty and even dangerous depending on how the original floor was installed.
When installed properly luan underlayment creates a flat smooth and durable surface to which flooring materials can be attached.
Screw the luan down more if need be.
Cant use too many screws if the luan is over 1x4 pine or at least 5 8 ply you should be alright.
Installing luan wood over subflooring with thelong edges of the luan sheets should be offset from the subfloor by at least 4 and more is okay.
For instance i will look at much older floors that were nailed into floor joists before the widespread use of subfloors.
Prior to installing any finished flooring it is important to remember.
Installing new hardwood over old hardwood floors.
Installing luan under a vinyl floor.
I don t believe the luan will really hold the fasteners so i usually use 2 staples to drive all the way through everything the hardwood will be laying on.