Solid timber has a longer life span than chipboard flooring does but high density chipboard is less expensive and quite durable.
Chipboard flooring diy.
Chipboard also know as particle board is an engineered sheet wood made from small wood chippings bound together by a synthetic resin.
Step 1 decide on the right type of chipboard.
Chipboard flooring is a sub flooring material that is made of coarse sawdust or wood chips mixed with resin it can also be called particle board or oriented strand board osb.
Standard size sheets are 2400mm x 600mm and available in two thicknesses 18mm and 22mm.
They are relatively cheap and quick to lay.
Chipboard flooring with tongue and groove joints is commonly available for flooring applications.
The resin and wood mixture is pressed and processed through heat to form large sheets.
Want to remove it without destroying it and having to replace the lot.
The tongue and groove edges make for a strong bond between the boards.