Traditionally, to overlay floorboards I am aware 12mm plywood was used: would anyone recomend using 12mm chipboard or 12mm mdf. [Are there any health issues using mdf] Price is my concern, ply working out at double the price of mdf and mdf being double the price of chipboard. Advice appreciated. [anyone know of Tyneside outlets [UK] that sell cheap ply or websites?] THANKS.
2006-11-20 10:48:31 · 5 answers · asked by Rexion 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use a self-leveling mix if the leveling is only about 3/8". If the floor is more out of level than that you may consider jacking the floor up and install additional support.
2006-11-20 10:54:39 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Right 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plywood is more expensive because it is several thin layers of wood sandwiched together, the grain of the different layers goes in different directions, making it very rigid and unlikely to bend. Top quality stuff if you want to avoid haaving to re-lay your floor at some point.
However, I'm sure I've seen dense 'flooring grade' chipboard, if you are looking for something cheaper.
MDF is revolting stuff, quite poisonous and releases harmful dust/gas when it is cut. It has its uses, mainly to make cheap cr@p on DIY TV programmes ;)
2006-11-20 19:04:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sionk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you go to Lowe's or Home Depot and talk to a sales specialist in "commercial sales dept" and explain to them. What you are doing. They could should some different materials. There are so many out there to use.
2006-11-20 18:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by whirlwind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 3/4 inch chip board will do the job,but use a felt underlay to help insulate the room.also use floor grade tounge and groove.
2006-11-21 02:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by ghost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try glue , this will do the trick
2006-11-20 18:53:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋