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    Jan 27, 2010, 11:18 AM
    Underlayment for linoleum
    Is 1/4" OSB OK for underlayment for linoleum
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    Jan 27, 2010, 11:23 AM

    Is 1/4" OSB OK for underlayment under linoleum
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    Jan 27, 2010, 11:54 AM
    Is 1/4" OSB OK to use as underlayment under linoleum
    Is 1/4" OSB OK to use as underlayment under linoleum
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    Jan 27, 2010, 05:26 PM

    I wouldn't suggest it,moisture and OSB are not good together.

    I would suggest using luan(sp) rather than OSB.
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    Jan 28, 2010, 04:50 AM

    It is pretty much standard to use luan... I've never tried anything else
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    Jan 30, 2010, 06:48 PM

    I would either use the 1/4" luan or 1/4" cement board before using OSB. What is the subfloor made of?
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    Feb 1, 2010, 10:40 AM

    Hi pacrat52
    I would highly recommend using a plywood called "ulay".It looks just like good one side plywood but the inner layers are solid.That being said luan maybe cheaper & would do just as well for the job.Osb will telegraph through some lino.
    Hope this helps
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