OSB overlay over chipboard subfloor

Discussion in 'Subfloor Preparation' started by Stuee1202, Feb 8, 2026.

  1. Stuee1202

    Stuee1202 Member

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    Folks,

    Need to raise the level of a floor by 12mm and have a load of 11mm OSB to hand. Subfloor is 18mm chipboard screwed to joists

    What's the best way to fix? Screws, nails, staples or glue and screw? What size screws/staples etc?

    Does the OSB overlayment need to run at 90 degrees to the chipboard subfloor or in line with it (avoiding joints below obviously)

    Cheers
     
  2. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    90° is best. I’d go 25mm screws.
     
  3. Bomberwa

    Bomberwa Member

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    I’d screw down the 11mm OSB tight to the chipboard, then make up the missing millimetre with a thin leveling compound so the floor stays flat and solid.
     

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