Osb Flooring - Woodworking Talk

Bruce B · 07-06-2008, 04:27 PM

Hi Guys.
Because I am having heel problems again I am thinking about laying some OSB on the comcrete floor in my shop. My shop is always dry and I do not have a moisture problem . However if I put OSB down should I put some plistic on the floor before I lay the OSB ? I tried those 3x3 foam things on the floor and I don't like them I think for standing and working the OSB would be much better on my back and heels, and I could just do a blow down for clean up.

Thanks Bruce.

Big Dave · 07-06-2008, 05:16 PM

Yes, put plastic down. Even though it appears dry it will still have moisture in it.

jeffreythree · 07-06-2008, 06:21 PM

Have you considered those modular garage floor tiles? They are chemical and moisture resistant, and provide more cushion. I would think they would last a lot longer too.

dirtclod · 07-06-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffreythree

Have you considered those modular garage floor tiles? They are chemical and moisture resistant, and provide more cushion. I would think they would last a lot longer too.

I think I've seen these before. Do you have a picture?

Bruce, I concur on the plastic film.

TS3660 · 07-07-2008, 05:02 PM

If you want rubber snap together flooring, I will sell you mine. It's easy on the feet - BUT - I put it down a year ago and don't like it. I has quarter size bumps everywhere and when I wheel my machines over it, it shakes the crap out of them. I have to wheel them really slow. I have about 800 square feet and I paid $2400 for them. So, that's the good and bad about them I guess.

Bruce B · 07-07-2008, 10:36 PM

I will be using the OSB I think it will be the best fix for me thanks.

Bruce.

Handyman · 07-08-2008, 12:55 AM

[quote=dirtclod;37354]I think I've seen these before. Do you have a picture?

They sell the 12 x 12 rubber tile at your local Harbor Frieght, I know Lowes sells them as well, But lowes have to order them.

jeffreythree · 07-08-2008, 06:38 AM

My neighfor has this tile. I am probably going to go with it too. It has no bumps and any sawdust settles in the spaces out of the way. He just runs his vacuum over it every now and then. I noticed the tile at sam's club has quarter and silver dollar sized circles that would be a pain to roll equipment on.

Gerry KIERNAN · 07-08-2008, 10:27 AM

Having worked on concrete flooring for most of my working life I can safely say that almost anything is easier on your feet than concrete. I think OSB would provide considerable relief for your heels. I agree with the others, put plastic down first.
In my shop I have rubber mats that can be laid down individually, or linked together. I place them where I am going to stand to operate my equipment. When I am done I remove them and sweep the floor. They help a lot. If you cover your entire floor with OSB you could also use the rubber mats, where you need them, as I am doing.
Either way it will be a lot easier on your feet.

Gerry