In article , Set Square
writes
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Ren Hoek wrote:

I'm about to embark on covering my lounge floor to eliminate the
undulating carpet effect.

I'm going for 3mm hardboard as recommended by my trusty Collins DIY
manual, and was thinking of using a nail gun to make the job a bit
easier.

I'm looking at the light duty brad nailer in HSS. Would this be
sufficent, or would I need something a bit more heavy duty?

Should be ok. Mine is held down with 1/2" staples fired by a (manual) staple
gun, and is ok.


Anything else I need to be aware of before I start?

Use 8x4 sheets to minimise the number of joints - with the long edge
perpendicular to the floorboards. Try to avoid having any joints coinciding
with floorboard edges. Give some thought to any small areas which you may to
get at to access wires and pipes - and make provision for these now.

aaand, shiny side down to give the carpet something to grip. You can go
right up the skirting, grippers for the carpet (if used) can go on top. I taped
the joints with gaffa tape on top and sealed the joint at the skirting with a
sealant gun as I had a draughty floor.
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fred