Basement OSB Subfloor Video

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©1993-2012 Tim Carter

VIDEO SUMMARY

A typical basement floor is just concrete, which is a tough surface to work with. Need a wood subfloor to make that basement remodeling project easier? Install these OSB squares designed for installing over concrete. They have a special plastic mat backing to help drain water. The squares interlock with a tongue and groove for easy installation.

Most basement floors are not level. No problem with this product. There are special leveling shims that snap right onto the backing. Add as many spacers as required to level the floor.

This provides a great subfloor to help your basement remodeling. Cover it with carpeting, tiles or any other finished floor surface.

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COMMENTS

austin
08 Oct 2008, 19:52
where can you buy this
Denise
16 Apr 2009, 22:25
My house is a "stairless ranch" which means I don't have a basement and the foundation of my house is a concrete slab. I want to put down new flooring. Would OSB Subfloor tiles be a good idea to install? Would they help insulate the floor?
Thank you for your help.
Jim
05 May 2009, 13:46
I used this in my basement and love it. I used the Dricore brand. However, the video says you can put tile over it. Dricore says "Ideal for carpet or floating floors such as laminate or floating engineered hardwood flooring." They do not recommend tile. I personally used carpet for two rooms, and laminate for the bath, hallway, and game room.
Scott
24 Nov 2009, 21:58
What is the product name used for this subfloor? It looks to be less expensive than the DRIcore and Barricade products that I've already discovered.
kevin
12 Mar 2010, 19:17
I think this is an older video showing Dricore Version 1. The current Dricore moved away from the circles for more airflow.

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