Should you nail or screw subfloor?
Overall, screws tend to be somewhat more expensive, but like nails, some offer better quality for a higher price. With that said, it’s imperative you choose a fastener compatible with your subfloor thickness and material. The quality and correct type of subfloor fastener can literally make or break your floor.Click to see full answer. Likewise,…
Overall, screws tend to be somewhat more expensive, but like nails, some offer better quality for a higher price. With that said, it’s imperative you choose a fastener compatible with your subfloor thickness and material. The quality and correct type of subfloor fastener can literally make or break your floor.Click to see full answer. Likewise, people ask, can you nail down a subfloor?Second, you want to make sure the subfloor is properly glued and screwed to the floor joists; if it’s not, there will be squeaking and creaking. When you use a nail gun to attach subfloor sheathing to the floor joists, the nail sometimes misses the joist. Remember, nails can pull up; screws don’t.Subsequently, question is, can I use deck screws for subfloor? Deck screws are a good choice. Don’t use drywall screws; they’re prone to the heads snapping off. You can either drill pilot holes slightly larger than the screw diameter (through the thickness of the subfloor only) or use a self-drilling screw without threads on the top 3/4″-1″. Similarly, you may ask, what screws should I use for subfloor? Steel Screws The proper steel screw sizes for securing 3/4-inch plywood to the floor joists are #8, #10 and #12 screws. The number refers to the thickness of the screw. Each is available in lengths from 1 1/4 to 3 inches. Typically, the 3-inch variety is used to secure plywood subfloors.Do I need to glue plywood to subfloor?On the 3/4″ subfloor, you have the right idea. Use subfloor adhesive, and screw 8″ at edges, 12″ in field. For the 1/2″ underlayment, ideally, you want to screw every 6″ all across the panel. Adhesive will help you here, as the subfloor plywood will have voids in spots that will not hold a fastener.
