Aug 26, 2011 · Tomorrow I am renting a stapler that takes up to 1 1/2 inch narrow crown staplers. I am not sure what length staples to purchase. I am stapling 5/8 inch plywood down onto plank flooring …

Mar 8, 2021 · The first layer that is already installed is the subfloor. The second layer is the underlayment for your finished floor. The underlayment should be placed in the room to acclimate for …

Mar 9, 2015 · The crawlspace is partially heated. 2x8 stringers (14' span, planning to add/replace a beam at 10') with 3/4 T&G plywood subfloor. I'm told if screws protrude into the crawlspace they may …

Nov 6, 2009 · I am going to install hardwood floors in my living room and dinning room, but to match the height of the tile in the kitchen, I will need to lay 1/4" plywood sheets to the existing subfloor to make …

Jul 10, 2008 · You don't need to glue underlayment down to a plywood subfloor because the plies of plywood have to be dry before they can be successfully glued together. As a result, plywood typically …

Feb 14, 2011 · I am going to install 3/8 good one side plywood on top of my 5/8 plywood subfloor. I will be installing engineered bamboo for a finish. Anyone have a good step by step guide for doing this, …

Aug 27, 2016 · I'm tiling a kitchen floor for my dad. Kitchen is mostly gutted, floor is down to the 1x6 diagonal subfloor. House was built in 48', i think. I'm aware that concrete backer board shouldn't be …

Dec 23, 2021 · I started following what I am told the APA plywood guide to screw every 6 inches. This must be extreme overkill. After going through one partial box of...

Jun 10, 2011 · What's the difference? I see plywood available specified as either sheathing, subfloor or underlayment. But other than thickness, I don't see a difference. And even then, some thicknesses …

Jan 27, 2014 · Ok. To do it right, you need 1/2" plywood over the planks. And then for a smooth surface for the vinyl, you need 1/4" underlayment grade plywood stapled with narrow gauge staples, every 4" …