Replacing Floor wood question - Beaver Marquis

[bigg-o]

I have a 97 Beaver Marquis that has rain damage to the interior. I stripped out the walls, ceiling and floors down to the support beams. It had 1/2 OSB.


I am wanting to put in laminate or hardwood floors and have a few questions.

1. I was told BC plywood would be best. Any suggestions?

2. After the plywood is installed, should I glue down the laminate or let it float on the plywood.

I don't want to make a mistake I am going to regret.

Bigg-O

[ocbizman1]

Originally Posted by bigg-o

I have a 97 Beaver Marquis that has rain damage to the interior. I stripped out the walls, ceiling and floors down to the support beams. It had 1/2 OSB.


I am wanting to put in laminate or hardwood floors and have a few questions.

1. I was told BC plywood would be best. Any suggestions?

2. After the plywood is installed, should I glue down the laminate or let it float on the plywood.

I don't want to make a mistake I am going to regret.

Bigg-O

1. There really is nothing wrong with OSB so long as it stays dry. If you can afford BC plywood that is what I'd do.

2. The problem with a glue down is replacement. At some point if you want to replace it you'll have a lot of work to pull that out and may damage the sub-floor. Floating may be the better option.

[bigg-o]

Thanks for the advice