Yes you can nail the chipboard on top of the floor boards no need to remove old ones also you don t need to insulate as the carpet should have underlay 9mm laid first.
Chipboard flooring underlay.
Flooring underlay is an essential aspect of any renovation project as it protects the carpet or flooring by reducing wear acts as a shock absorber to increase comfort and serves as insulation.
We recommend using a vapor barrier on a cement subfloor to prevent moisture from seeping up and sitting beneath your flooring.
Vinyl plank flooring is a floating floor so it is important to have underlayment across the entire surface of your flooring.
Designed as underlayment for vinyl flooring.
That s why we stock a wide selection of options from wood and laminate flooring to vinyl and carpet underlay.
With the carpet up walk around the bare floor and locate the nail s likely to be causing the creak.
Step 1 take up or peel back the carpet and underlay to expose the creaky chipboard flooring.
Cuts easily with a utility knife while strong enough to withstand extreme bending without breaking.
On closer inspection you may find the head of the nail to be very slightly raised from the floor board.
Meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance.
Choosing the right underlay is important.
Some common finishes and wood options include oak cherry maple and walnut.
Approved for use as an underlayment for carpeting hardwood and vinyl floor coverings.
Pre finished hardwood flooring comes in different sizes thicknesses lengths colors and designs.
Which you choose depends largely on personal preference.