Hardboard is very inexpensive compared to plywood and it should conform easily to the existing framing and will cover small knot holes.
Hardboard or plywood under carpet.
The wood is so dry that it has some serious splinters.
But normally the carpet cleaner will get the blame.
Lay the hardboard smooth side up for self adhesive tiles and rough side up if using adhesive.
The carpet doesn t need to go under the skirting if there s a gap it ll still be able to be used but isn t necessary.
The grippers can go on top without any issues.
Also if we was to think a head of future floorcoverings that may be installed then if plywood is already down it will have to be uplifted and.
I was concerned about the splinters possibly working up thru the carpeting so i put down a layer of hardboard which has a very smooth finish.
Use plywood under cork and vinyl tiles and always in kitchens bathrooms and.
Use hardboard in living rooms and bedrooms under carpet carpet tiles and sheet vinyls.
In fact the warranties of all resilient floor surfaces allow the use of certain apa graded plywood as underlayment.
The thickness of hardboard is almost nonexistent.
Follow the finished floor covering manufacturer s instructions.
The reason why the carpet shrunk was because of the fixings holding the gripper down failed due to the hardboard not down to the carpet cleaner.
The easiest way to do this is to cover the boards with a thin layer 3mm 12mm of hardboard giving yourself a smooth flat surface to work on.