If the area is very large use a long straight 2 in 4 in 5 1 cm 10 2 cm board and set your level on top of it.
How to level an uneven chipboard floor.
Laminate flooring on an uneven subfloor can cause problems and needs to be addressed.
Answered 7th mar 2015.
If the uneven floor is due to floor joists that have warped or twisted over time or were incorrectly installed the only way to level the floor is to remove the subflooring and shim the joists.
Over time concrete floors can settle unevenly or become uneven due to cracking and moisture.
It s a bit confusing but a flat floor can still be slightly out of level and still create a good foundation for a long lasting floor installation.
The floor can have an unlevel subfloor and still have a base for a nice laminate floor.
Uneven chipboard floor levelling options to lay an engineered wood floor.
Whether you want to refinish an uneven basement floor or replace or add new flooring on top of an existing concrete floor somewhere in your home you most likely will need to level the concrete floor.
If the floor is uneven lift up the board until it is level so you ll know how much flooring compound you ll need to even it out.
Watch our step by step video showing how to level a wooden floor with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.
If height is an issue take up the chipboard level the joists overlay with suitable thickness wbp plywood and then secret nail or float your new floor over the top.