noun
definition
The floor structure supporting and underlying the visible flooring or other finishing surface such as a carpet
Examples of subfloor in a Sentence
The first row has to be "face nailed" to the subfloor, meaning, the nail heads are exposed.
Install the first row - Using a trowel (like those used for mortar) spread the manufacturer's recommended adhesive on the subfloor and begin laying down the planks.
This means that the floor is joined to itself but not to the subfloor.
Get the subfloor ready to install the self-stick floor tiles.
This is a major job that will involve replacing your boiler with a more efficient model, encasing the coils in cement and snaking the flexible tubing through your subfloor.
These mats are installed above your subfloor, but below your final floor covering.
Carpet tiles without adhesive will require a separate adhesive to be laid down so it can stick to the subfloor.
Floating - With the floating installation method the floor is not mechanically fastened to any part of the subfloor.
Solid Strip floors or Plank floors can only be installed onto a wooden subfloor or glued down onto a concrete sub floor.
They can be installed on most subfloor constructions, such as wood, plaster & concrete.
Go over the subfloor carefully - Make sure the subfloor is free of dirt and debris and is level.
This type of flooring system is nailed or stapled to the subfloor.
Otherwise you could end up with a beautiful refinished room that smells musty and has a damp carpet.Speaking of carpet, if you do have moisture in the subfloor, carpet may not be the best flooring choice.
In order to bridge the gap between your subfloor and your baseboards, you may need to add another installation step which can cost you time and money.
Even though it can be installed over almost any type of subfloor, measuring and cutting correctly is critical.
Although the tiles are moisture resistant, liquids can seep into the seams and undermine the adhesive and even the subfloor underneath.
Simply peel off the paper backing to expose the adhesive; when the tile is pressed into place it will adhere to the subfloor.
The pressure from the roller will help to ensure that the tile is firmly attached to the subfloor.