Re secure any loose wood subfloor planks osb or plywood subfloors to the floor joists using 2 1 2 deck screws.
Installing hardwood over luan.
Cant use too many screws if the luan is over 1x4 pine or at least 5 8 ply you should be alright.
When installed properly luan underlayment creates a flat smooth and durable surface to which flooring materials can be attached.
Prior to installing any finished flooring it is important to remember.
And 6 if they re 24 o c.
We also go over questions regarding particle board and installing new hardwood flooring over old wood flooring.
Screw the luan down more if need be.
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The short edges of luan board plywood should 1 4 of the way between the joists for example 4 from the joist if they re 16 o c.
I don t believe the luan will really hold the fasteners so i usually use 2 staples to drive all the way through everything the hardwood will be laying on.
Installing luan wood over subflooring with thelong edges of the luan sheets should be offset from the subfloor by at least 4 and more is okay.
Installing new hardwood over old hardwood floors.
Installing new hardwood over older wood floors can be extremely time saving in lieu of removal that can become expensive dirty and even dangerous depending on how the original floor was installed.
Make sure the substrate is sound and no squeeks.