Hardwood Floors are a major home investment and need proper subfloor preparation to insure product stability and longevity. When a contractor is bidding your project, they should be evaluating your subfloor condition and depth to ensure that your floors will remain stable over time. According to the National Wood Flooring Association, the sub-floor depth should be between 5/8” and ¾”. Homes built prior to 1970 often have a ½” sub-floor over the joist system which may be spongy due to age. Because of the lack of subfloor depth and possible weakness, we add a ½” layer of plywood underlayment for structural stability and strength.
Homes that were built
after 1970, may have 1/ 2” particle board as their sub-floor. Particle board should be removed and replaced
with plywood because particle board does not hold a nail and may cause gapping
if left in place. B & R Hardwood and
Tile removes all particle board and replaces it with ½ “ plywood to increase the thickness of the
nailing surface. It is worth the additional cost, to ensure
that your new hardwood flooring has the correct nailing surface to ensure the
longevity and beauty of your floor.
Please be aware, if your
contractor does not use the proper sub floor preparation practices, the manufacturer’s
warranty may be voided.
B & R Hardwood and Tile, Inc
8445 Powers Place
Chanhassen, MN 55317
612-644-8779
www.brflooring.biz
