Preparing timber substrates
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Once the sanding is completed, vacuum up all dust with an industrial vacuum cleaner.
Also check that all boards or sheets are well fixed and there are no squeaks or movement underfoot.
Re-nail or screw any loose boards or panels.
Cement-based toppings should not be used on a particleboard substrate unless the manufacturer recommends it.
This is because the particleboard is less tolerant of the high levels of moisture in the fresh underlayment than plywood or solid hardwood flooring.
Also check that all boards or sheets are well fixed and there are no squeaks or movement underfoot.
Re-nail or screw any loose boards or panels.
Cement-based toppings should not be used on a particleboard substrate unless the manufacturer recommends it.
This is because the particleboard is less tolerant of the high levels of moisture in the fresh underlayment than plywood or solid hardwood flooring.
Learning activity
Audio 5 (mp3 |6|KB)The link below will take you to a YouTube tutorial produced by 'Allaboutflooring' on how to prepare and sand a timber subfloor. Have a look at this clip now.
Hardwood flooring subfloor preparation
Have you been involved in sanding a timber subfloor?
Did you do anything differently from the way it's shown in this clip?
If so, describe the differences.
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