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Can solid flooring be installed on an OSB subfloor?

April 26, 2017flooring installed OSB solid subfloor

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Can solid flooring be installed on an OSB subfloor?

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YES. It is possible to install strips on an OSB subfloor. Please note that OSBs provide an inferior hold on nails (or staples) when compared to plywood; this could cause creaking. To eliminate this possibility, it is recommended that you add a 13 mm (1/2 “) plywood which will be glued to the OSB and screwed 10 cm (4”) into the joists with appropriate subfloor screws, before beginning to install the strips.