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Old 11-07-2010, 06:09 PM   #6
sclitheroe
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Originally Posted by Rathji View Post
Rip out the old vinyl, if the subflooring is OSB, then you either need to remove it or just put on regular plywood (3/8") over top of it. The reason you do this is both the vinyl and the OSB will absorb water from the adhesive and cause the floor to swell.
How common is OSB subflooring in a new-ish home (house is five years old). I'm not at the stage yet where I want to rip up a piece of vinyl to find out.

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