Framing and Sub-Flooring - Subfloor leveling help for hardwood
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rhatfield1987
07-24-09, 06:40 AM
Need some advice...Planning on installing hardwood this weekend and came across an unexpected issue last night prepping the subfloor.
As I pulled up the carpet and tile where the new hardwood will be, I notcied that the builder had put an additional 3/8" subfloor under the tiled area so the two subfloor levels are not the same. I'm trying to get advice as to whether I should just put down 3/8" plywood or OSB where the carpet was to bring the two areas level or if I should try to cut out and pry up the 3/8" where the tile was.
To give an idea, the total area is 650 sq. ft. but the current area that has the extra 3/8" subfloor is only about 150 sq. ft. max. The other issue is that the kitchen cabinets are sitting on top of this extra 3/8" subfloor so I'd have to cut around them and tear out if I go that route....
Thoughts?
As I pulled up the carpet and tile where the new hardwood will be, I notcied that the builder had put an additional 3/8" subfloor under the tiled area so the two subfloor levels are not the same. I'm trying to get advice as to whether I should just put down 3/8" plywood or OSB where the carpet was to bring the two areas level or if I should try to cut out and pry up the 3/8" where the tile was.
To give an idea, the total area is 650 sq. ft. but the current area that has the extra 3/8" subfloor is only about 150 sq. ft. max. The other issue is that the kitchen cabinets are sitting on top of this extra 3/8" subfloor so I'd have to cut around them and tear out if I go that route....
Thoughts?
Pulpo
07-24-09, 08:29 PM
When you walk on the area that has the additional subfloor, do you hear any noises or feel any movement? Actually, I should ask the same question for both areas.
GBR in WA
07-24-09, 10:54 PM
If you don't remove the extra in the kitchen, is the dishwasher still going to fit under
(and be removeable?) the countertop after adding the new hardwood thickness?
That's what toe-kick saws are for: Harbor Freight Tools (http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=toe+kick&Submit=Go)
They rent at box stores.
If over a crawl space be sure to use a paper as Aquabar-B, not rosin paper, against moisture from below. Fortifiber :: Flooring (http://www.fortifiber.com/aquabar_b.html)
Be safe, G
(and be removeable?) the countertop after adding the new hardwood thickness?
That's what toe-kick saws are for: Harbor Freight Tools (http://search.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=toe+kick&Submit=Go)
They rent at box stores.
If over a crawl space be sure to use a paper as Aquabar-B, not rosin paper, against moisture from below. Fortifiber :: Flooring (http://www.fortifiber.com/aquabar_b.html)
Be safe, G