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If you are building a new home, by the time you get to flooring it will be dry.
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How thick should a sub-floor be when installing ceramic tiles?
You need 1 1/4" of subfloor. Typically it is 3/4" of plywood or OSB and 1/2" of mudbase or cement board.
What is the standard floor thickness?
I think you mean sub-floor. There are a few standards. 3/4 plywood or osb. 1 1/8 Plywood. 2 x 6 tounge and groove pine. Each has its advantages. I would consider the 1 1/8 T&G plywood to be the minimum standard.
Your kitchen sink drain pipe came apart and leaked under sink now How can You dry sub flooring under hardwood floor?
It will dry just fine... after you remove the flooring...
What does sub floor mean?
A subfloor is a structural layer that provides a base for finish flooring to be installed on top of it. It is typically made of plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) and provides a flat, level surface for the finish flooring to sit on. The subfloor helps support the weight of the flooring, distributes loads, and helps with insulation and soundproofing.
What does sub-floor mean?
under a foundation of a sub.
Do you need a sub-floor in your basement?
Usually yes, a well insulated sub-floor will save you lots of money from heating. You can choose to build a sub-floor on 2x4 lumber with moisture barrier or use those sub-floor tiles (usually come in as 2x2).
What is sub flooring?
A subfloor is a base floor for main floor like if you are willing to have under floor heating system then a floor is built first then the main flooring is made so basicall base floor of main floor is subfloor. subfloors are generally made from at least two layers of moisture resistant ('AC' grade, one side finished and sanded flat) plywood or composite sheeting.
What is osb board?
OSB stands for oriented strand board. It is made of wood strands and waterproof adhesives. The strength of OSB board is equal to that of plywood.
Where can one purchase an OSB?
If someone wanted to purchase an OSB there are a variety of places where someone can do so. Some of these places are Calibex, Fordaq and cheap osb and nsbe.
How do you lay a basement sub floor?
Dricore
What is the purpose of a joist?
to support the sub floor.
What types of underlay are suitable for laminate flooring?
The type of underlay you need will depend on the type of sub floor or floor you are putting the laminate on is made of. If the sub floor is made of concrete, you would want vapor barrier underlay. If the sub floor is made of wood a standard or premium underlay would used.
