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Installing Underlayment

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The most common underlayment material is 1/4 inch thick and is available in 4x4 sheets. A series of + marks stamped on the surface indicates where to drive nails or screws. Underlayment only smoothes a floor. If the floor needs strengthening, see Silencing Floor Squeaks.

To secure the underlayment, you will need lots of ringshank flooring nails or screws. Drive one in every 4 inches around the perimeter and every 8 inches across the sheets into joists. Stagger the sheet joints.


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