Posted by Bob Keep on October 26, 19101 at 07:49:56:
In Reply to: Re: Vinyl floor underlayment posted by Ken brewster on November 19, 19100 at 10:59:20:
: : : If anyone wants info as to what product to use or not to use, please contact me. I cant beleive the comments used.
: : : : I am planning to install Armstrong "Etchings" vinyl flooring in my kitchen. My installer is recommending an underlayment from Macmillan Bloedel called Fiberflor, which is a particle board based flooring underlayment. He recommends it because it is about half the cost of plywood. Has anyone heard of such a product? Is it any good? Would I be better off paying the extra price and going with plywood? Hope you can help. Thanks in advance.
: : : I would not allow vinyl to be installed over particle board or anything with particle board in it. Luan is cheaper than plywood and is an excellent material to use as a subfloor.