Vinyl tiles over particleboard are not recommended for flooring either, as the seams can spread, and when moisture gets through the particleboard beneath it, warping will occur. The FLOOR manufacturer will tell if the particle board is a suitable SUBSTRATE to sit on (is it allowed under the vinyl or not). The first step to proper installation is to get the subfloor in order. This is because wood expands and contracts causing the vinyl tile seams to spread. People often confuse OSB with particle board. We never noticed it because the look of our tile did a good job of hiding it. Hi in my condo I have a fairly sound particle board subfloor. While many installers do lay vinyl tile over particleboard , it is only recommended for sheet vinyl . The ADHESIVE you purchase will dictate whether or not particle board is a suitable bonding surface (will it stick or won't it). Replacing a subfloor that is made of particle board is expensive and time consuming, but the alternative might be a floor that weakens over time due to water damage. If the subfloor is plywood or particle board, start by screwing down any loose boards or plywood sheets. Even when sealed, high humidity levels in the air can cause the particleboard to swell, which can shift the vinyl tile seams slightly. I donât understand.â Well, upon closer inspection, our tile floors are pretty uneven. Vinyl plank over it. As the particle board naturally expands and contracts, it can make the tile seams spread. 4. Help, I put down particle board underlayment in the kitchen, what flooring can I put over it? Make sure to remove stray nails or staples. A common question prior to new floor installation is which type of subfloor to use. Replace any nails with screws, since nails that popped up will loosen again. To keep this type of flooring resilient against wear and tear, you must install it correctly before itâs used. I was going to replace the vinyl floor in the kitchen, it was worn and ripped, the floor felt soft in several areas and I thought there might be some damage to the floor from a water leak. How much drying time does vinyl flooring need? You can use the particle board as the subfloor beneath vinyl tile and have a lasting, stylish floor. And, for particle board, installing sheet vinyl is better than tile vinyl. Selecting Vinyl Flooring â Cooperative Extension â Extension ⦠If you are going to lay vinyl over a particle board floor, it is best to use sheet vinyl rather than tile. Solid vinyl can be installed on concrete and on wood in good condition and properly ⦠Return Document I was thinking of installing "Allure -Ultra", "engage- select plank", or "Coretec -plus". Can I install vinyl plank flooring over particle board? You should let your new vinyl flooring sit for at least 24 hours. Overlaying already compromised particle board decking is a mistake, because once particle board absorbs moisture the decking will continue to decompose until the wet portion is cut out. Add more wood screws, if needed, to secure them. When we renovate homes that were built with particleboard decking, I prefer replacing only the damaged and "soft spots" in the floor decking with new plywood. Installed over particle board. Vinyl sheeting is recommended instead for installation over particleboard. And after ripping the tile out, you can see places where the particle board has swelled. Subfloor options: OSB vs Particle board. In one sentence â particle board is often used as a subfloor for carpets, OSB is used as a primary subfloor for any flooring, including hardwood. Vinyl is one of the few types of floors that can be safely installed over concrete, wood, or other solid floors. Check up on BOTH â¦