Is 3/4″ particleboard suitable subfloor material for hardwood? Very little deflection, hardwood will be installed perpendicular to floor joists. Thanks.
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adbreese,
No, it is not suitable to install harwood over particle board. The PB will not hold a nail well enough for hardwood. That's been my experience. I just ripped out 800 sq. ft of it out of my house so I could add more plywood and install hardwood over that. What's under the particle board?
Jim