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Exterior plywood is the best type of plywood for outdoor flooring.
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Is a plywood Subfloor good? The Pros & Cons.

ByWalter J July 31, 2023August 3, 2023

A plywood subfloor refers to a layer of plywood that is installed on the joists of…

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An expert installing plywood subfloor over timber joists.
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Plywood Flooring: The ultimate guide.

ByWalter J July 28, 2023August 4, 2023

Plywood flooring is an affordable and versatile flooring option. Made from layers of thin veneers glued…

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Concrete subfloor
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Best Types of subfloors for laminate flooring.

ByWalter J July 27, 2023July 31, 2023

For you to ensure durability in your laminate flooring, you need to understand the various types…

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An expert installing plywood subfloor over timber joists.
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Subfloor 101: Everything You Need to Know.

ByWalter J July 24, 2023July 31, 2023

Subfloors play a pivotal role in construction, providing a vital foundation for flooring in buildings of…

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Pin-type moisture testing kit for subfloors.
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How to conduct subfloor Moisture Meter Testing: Step-by-step Guide

ByWalter J July 21, 2023July 26, 2023

Proper subfloor moisture assessment is a crucial part of subfloor preparation when it comes to any…

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Concrete subfloor preparation.
Installation Laminate Floor

How to Prepare Concrete Subfloor for Laminate Flooring.

ByWalter J July 19, 2023July 31, 2023

Among the many types of subfloor for laminate, concrete is no doubt the best. It provides…

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An expert installing laminate flooring on concrete subfloor.
Installation Laminate Floor

Should you install laminate flooring directly on concrete subfloor?

ByWalter J July 17, 2023July 25, 2023

Yes, you can install laminate flooring directly over concrete subfloors, although this is not advisable. This…

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Wagner meters, relative humidity (RH) testing kit.
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How to conduct relative humidity (RH) testing on subfloors.

ByWalter J July 14, 2023July 21, 2023

When installing laminate flooring or other types of flooring, moisture testing is an important process. Specifically…

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Calcium chloride moisture testing kit.
Tools

How to conduct Calcium Chloride Moisture Testing (ASTM F1869) step-by-step.

ByWalter J July 14, 2023July 14, 2023

The ASTM F1869 standard provides the guidelines for conducting the calcium chloride moisture test, used in…

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Using a moisture meter to test the level of moisture in the subfloor before installing laminate floors.
Installation Laminate Floor

Do you need subfloor moisture testing for Laminate Flooring?

ByWalter J July 13, 2023July 27, 2023

When it comes to laminate flooring installation, subfloor moisture testing is an important step that you…

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