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04-28-04, 06:46 AM

nad123

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installing underlayment

3/8 particle board is commonly used for sheet vinyl underlayment. would you butt the u/layment sheets tight together or leave a gap and fill and sand?

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04-28-04, 01:48 PM

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plywood plywood plywood
particle board will soak up adhesive before it get's a chance to cure.

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04-28-04, 04:44 PM

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Where i come from particle wood is never used as an underlayment,you use either luan or multiply but tight and then patch and sand

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04-28-04, 05:00 PM

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Butt them or the gaps will eventually show thru the vinyl. If you use plywood, make sure the bad spots are filled and sanded.........same reason.

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