Hi, I need to replace one of our bedroom floors, which is currently chipboard. It's been cut and messed about with a fair bit, and wasn't laid properly by the previous owners in the first place, so I'm going to replace the lot.
I know people complain about chipboard, but is it really such a bad option for bedrooms? It's going to be carpeted, so I'm not concerned at all about it getting wet.
On the other hand I hear that plywood is better, but I can't find anywhere local that supplies T&G plywood. If it's just normal plywood sheet, how do I avoid getting squeaks at the joins? Not to mention the fact it's about twice the price of chipboard (Yes I know, you get what you pay for!)...
I know people complain about chipboard, but is it really such a bad option for bedrooms? It's going to be carpeted, so I'm not concerned at all about it getting wet.
On the other hand I hear that plywood is better, but I can't find anywhere local that supplies T&G plywood. If it's just normal plywood sheet, how do I avoid getting squeaks at the joins? Not to mention the fact it's about twice the price of chipboard (Yes I know, you get what you pay for!)...