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 Post subject: Underlayment option for nail down flooring
PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 12:27 am 
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Im just getting ready to install hardwood floors on my main floor and was going to use nail down method for 3/4" maple planks. Its an older house and i have original 3/4" plank t&g subfloor which are in good shape, on top of that I installed 1/2" plywood and I was going to use some sort of underlayment before I start nailing down my new flooring. Im thinking cork 1/4" but not sure if that is a good idea because of nail down method im planning to use.

I was hoping that someone with more experience could advise if its ok to use cork underlayment or should I use something else?
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 Post subject: Re: Underlayment option for nail down flooring
PostPosted: Fri Mar 17, 2017 12:59 am 
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What is the reason for cork? Cork will have no holding performance if you nail through it. The nails will then have less penetration into the plywood and sub-floor.


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 Post subject: Re: Underlayment option for nail down flooring
PostPosted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 5:43 pm 
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You already installed a 1/2" plywood , what i imagine was for flatting or help with levelling , the cork it will be great for a sound proofing , but since you are nailing down , there is not need for that because every nail that you put thru it will kill your sound proof
You need a moisture retarder for underlayment like aquabar b


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