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    Jun 28, 2015, 01:51 PM
    Can I use obs for sub floor
    Can use 1/2 inch obs for a sub floor, using the stickie tiles?
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    Jun 28, 2015, 02:03 PM
    I assume you mean OSB? I would use floor underlay. OSB is quite rough and may not hold the tile. I still use a floor primer just to be sure.
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    Jun 28, 2015, 03:30 PM
    Nope, not suited for peel and press tile. I also agree with ma, even underlayment board needs a primer for peel and press.
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    Jun 29, 2015, 05:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    I assume you mean OSB? I would use floor underlay. OSB is quite rough and may not hold the tile. I still use a floor primer just to be sure.
    OK... will a thinned out pait work as a primer?

    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Nope, not suited for peel and press tile. I also agree with ma, even underlayment board needs a primer for peel and press.
    OK... will a thinned out paint work as a primmer?. thanks...
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    Jun 29, 2015, 05:16 PM
    Not sure, I use a floor underlay primer- Armstrong S 185 Latex Primer.
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