What people keep running into with subfloor prep
Complaints tagged subfloor prep, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 29 people · 5 forums we read
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- 21How to tile over an uneven subfloor without tearing it upAn uneven subfloor makes tiles crack and shift if they are laid without a flat surface. Fixing low spots with a feather finish patch or self-leveling compound avoids tearing out the old plywood or linoleum entirely.
- 6How to remove old dried adhesive before laying LVP flooringOld dried adhesive must be scraped away completely before laying a vapor barrier and LVP. Scraping old residue by hand is extremely tedious and can take hours per strip, which stops installers from easily prepping the subfloor.
- 2Painted concrete basement floor keeps dusting and crumblingConcrete floors dust and crumble when the surface is inadequately prepared before painting or damaged during renovations. This breakdown lets dust push through the failing paint and prevents you from maintaining a clean, sealed surface.
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