Subfloor options: OSB vs Particle board
Subfloor options: OSB vs Particle board
A common question prior to new floor installation is which type of subfloor to use. People often confuse OSB with particle board. In one sentence – particle board is often used as a subfloor for carpets, OSB is used as a primary subfloor for any flooring, including hardwood. Now let’s take a closer look at both of them.
OSB (Oriented Strand Board)