remove the old subfloor<\/a> when remodeling your bathroom. It depends on whether the flooring manufacturer allows it. If you leave the old floors intact despite the manufacturer’s suggestion not to do so, you may void your warranty. However, if the manufacturer mentions that it is ok or does not indicate it at all, it’s your call.<\/p>\nKeep in mind that if you decide to lay a new subfloor over the old one, you will have to make sure that the new subfloor isn’t too thick. A thick subfloor over an existing one may make the floor too high, which can cause other problems, particularly where the floor meets the wall.<\/p>\n
If the existing bathroom subfloor is severely damaged and rotted, it would be a good idea to replace it entirely. However, if it is still in relatively good condition but the only problem it was causing was squeaking, it may be best to keep the old subfloor and cover it with a new subfloor. You will have to carefully inspect the existing floor and ensure it is nailed down to prevent further squeaking.<\/p>\n
Also, if there are any loose boards, you may want to replace them with new boards. Finally, if your floor is slightly uneven, you will have to sand it down or fill in the voids so that you won’t have unlevel areas within your flooring.<\/p>\n
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