I'm new to this forum so I'm sure if this is the right place to ask this question.
I've been doing hobby woodworking for the past fifty years and have built a number of projects. I've built boats, decks, cabinets and large treehouses - to name a few. I have not installed hardwood floors but I am about to!
I know from the days (many years ago) that I worked in a lumber yard that hardwood floor installers would put red rosin paper under the hardwood to limit squeaks. the dealer who I just ordered my flooring from wants to sell me some cushioned/vapor barrier underlayment that will cost me $450. The heavy red rosin paper will cost me $12. This install is going onto my living and dining room, which has a full basement underneath. I don't think moisture is an issue. I'm installing Austrailian cypress which is 3" wide. Anyone have any experience with using these thin underlayments for hardwood flooring who can tell me if I need to spend the extra $450?
Thanks!
Bob
I've been doing hobby woodworking for the past fifty years and have built a number of projects. I've built boats, decks, cabinets and large treehouses - to name a few. I have not installed hardwood floors but I am about to!
I know from the days (many years ago) that I worked in a lumber yard that hardwood floor installers would put red rosin paper under the hardwood to limit squeaks. the dealer who I just ordered my flooring from wants to sell me some cushioned/vapor barrier underlayment that will cost me $450. The heavy red rosin paper will cost me $12. This install is going onto my living and dining room, which has a full basement underneath. I don't think moisture is an issue. I'm installing Austrailian cypress which is 3" wide. Anyone have any experience with using these thin underlayments for hardwood flooring who can tell me if I need to spend the extra $450?
Thanks!
Bob