Luan is a type of hardboard plywood that commonly serves as an underlayment for different types of flooring including resilient vinyl floors.
Installing hardwood over luan.
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 new hardwood over old hardwood floors.
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.
Prior to installing any finished flooring it is important to remember.
When installed properly luan underlayment creates a flat smooth and durable surface to which flooring materials can be attached.
Make sure the substrate is sound and no squeeks.
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.
Vinyl flooring is affordable durable spill resistant and available in a rainbow of colors and patterns making it a top choice in kitchens bathrooms and.
Installing luan under a vinyl floor.
Screw the luan down more if need be.
Re secure any loose wood subfloor planks osb or plywood subfloors to the floor joists using 2 1 2 deck screws.
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.