I will be laying hardboard in my house soon prior to laying carpet, but was wondering on the correct procedure for treating the Hb before laying it, I know that it needs to be treated with water before going down, but to what extent, do i sprinkle water over the Hb or do I soak it. Secondaly as it its only 3mm and my nail gun would deem to be to powerful, what nails should I use to hold it down, or should I screw it? oh and lastly which side goes down and which side faces up? cheers
Hardboard treatment
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Hello there, brother chippie! 
I asked a similar question re: wetting hardboard before. Just found the thread.
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=574812#574812
Should help with part of your question.
I asked a similar question re: wetting hardboard before. Just found the thread.
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=574812#574812
Should help with part of your question.
gave up on the harboard and went for 3mm ply, much easier! Cheers
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