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Default Hardboard over floor - soaking it to prevent bowing?

Peter Hemmings wrote:
Hi,

I am just about to lay vinyl on top of some 3.4mm hardboard and was
told to soak it before laying it on top of the floorboards. Is this
really necessary?

Thanks


Peter,

Don't 'soak' it - simply wet the back of the hardboard with cold water using
something like a paddle brush as if you were painting it and then leave it
to dry off.

What's the reason? It's simply to 'temper' the board to reduce the
likelyhood of movement when its laid.


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