Floorboards vs chipboard. discussion in 'floors, stairs and lofts' started by thefuz, 26 apr 2010. with chip board after a while the tongue/groove gives out.and to carry out a repair is virtually a no go. if you need access under a chipboard floor eg, plumbing leak, or wiring, then you have to remove a whole sheet which can be very. The hesitation i have with chipboard is the t&g, as my final floor won't be down for ages (will get house done in one go), will be tempted to keep lifting to do more network/speakers etc. Laying over chipboard plywood and timber subfloors manufacturing plywood boards: then and now - duration: how to prep your sub floor for luxury vinyl flooring - duration: 13:00..
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