Recent content by Joe321

Hello - thanks for this. I like the idea of screwing down in a hidden place! I will use cut nails as you suggest. One novice question coming up - does it make a difference which orientation the nail goes into the board in relation to minimising splitting? Also is necessary to use a pilot hole...

Thanks very much for your help. The joists are 40cm apart so I will take up one of the chipboards and have a look from there. cheers Joe

Hello John, Its probably a basic question but is there a certain method of "secret screwing" the floorboards down or a certain screw type that should be used? Thanks

Hello, Thanks for your reply. Can you let me know what the restriction if with gluing onto chipboard? I can add plywood but I would have to take the chipboard up first as the floor would be getting too high if I put the plywood on top. Cheers

Hello, I have some reconditioned oak floor boards without tongue and groove (8inch by 1inch) and am looking for advice on how to fit them. I would like to install directly onto some chipboard flooring (about 1inch thick). My questions specifically are: 1) Can I install directly onto...