chipboard flooring

[bobbieobrien]

I want to put down chipboard flooring and then seal it - not cover over it. Has anyone done this before?

 

[TexMex]

Did that in my loft. Stops it flaking. Not pretty though.

 

[johnvv]

Forget Chipboard, I have it i my extension and its horrible. Anytime anyone walks across the floor you can feel yourself bounce and it creaks a lot. In the kitchen water got onto it and destroyed the tongue & groove join between two sheets and there was no support underneath. When I had my loft extension done, I made sure I got wooden planks and have had no problems. Another problem is if you need to lift up the floor, it comes in large pieces unlike ordinary planking

 

[RogGriffin]

Has anyone got any tips for stopping a chipboard floor from creaking ?

 

[big-all]

rub talcum powder into the cracks
also check the screws are tight

big all

 

[benjiman]

Im putting the stuff in my loft as a cheap alternative. It doesnt get that much wear in the loft so it should hopefully be ok for about 10 years

 

[johnvv]

putting in your loft is fine, as long as you dont spend a lot of time up there.

 

[murraysnudge]

John, from what you have said it does sound like your floor wasn't laid properly.