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by Auggie
Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:53 am
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Adding new sub-floor over old particle board
Replies: 11
Views: 27606

Re: Adding new sub-floor over old particle board

Yes, I've been now thinking of going to 1/4" plywood throughout, with 1/2" cement board instead under tiled areas.
by Auggie
Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:05 am
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Adding new sub-floor over old particle board
Replies: 11
Views: 27606

Re: Adding new sub-floor over old particle board

Even better tips, thanks!

No vinyl will be installed: just carpeting and tile (kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room). I am going to put down 1/2" cement board for the tile; I'm assuming this would be in lieu of 1/4" plywood that you suggested for vinyl floor covering.
by Auggie
Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Adding new sub-floor over old particle board
Replies: 11
Views: 27606

Re: Adding new sub-floor over old particle board

Thanks for the advice, especially coating the existing sub-floor. The reason for my initial plan of overlaying the entire house is because there are just too many "spongy" soft areas in the dining room, living room, and master bedroom. So instead of trying to target patch all the suspect a...
by Auggie
Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:48 am
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Adding new sub-floor over old particle board
Replies: 11
Views: 27606

Adding new sub-floor over old particle board

I just bought a 1991 manufactured home that is on a permanent foundation with permanently attached garage (the park is manufactured home park and not a mobile home park). Most of the flooring in the "wet" rooms have been damaged so my plan is to properly cutout and replace all damage and m...