My Custom Subfloor System (And It’s Cheaper)

[@jesinu]

Whenever I'm getting salty or overwhelmed about my own house projects, watching Jeff take things one step at a time with a been-there-done-that sense of humor really helps me get back into a proper mindset. Thanks Jeff 👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

we all get frustrated. Constantly remind yourself that you can do this and it will always be better then hiring out and it will always make you money, and it will always make you more competent for the next project. Cheers!

[@RonRivet]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY you really helped my confidence in doing our bathroom. Removed tub surround and installed Prova board, waterproofed properly and installed subway tiles. Looks great! And you're right, a laser level is a game changer!

[@danielakerman8241]

I’ve worked with several contractors on my home. Jeff makes them ALL look like incompetent, unprofessional, uninformed crooks. When I’m explaining construction science to my contractor, you know something is deeply wrong with the industry.

[@jamesont6472]

Thankfully I'm still doing some demo so I can take out my frustration on some drywall 😅

[@stevenhauser653]

I am a tech teacher (shop) , I think you taught me how to explain steps better. You are simply amazing that you are truly showing how to perform a skill/ task and not putting on a performance. Also I love how you stress crafstmanship, something that is lacking nowadays.

[@khg8256]

Thank you for being a teacher.

[@RobertLuciani]

Hey Jeff, Thank you for all of your videos. As a first time home owner on a strict budget, I just finished remodelling my pantry. Which involved framing a wall. Drywalling. Taping. Mudding. Repairing all the other walls. Plastering other walls. Tiling and grouting. All of this I learned from your videos. Thank you so much. And I look forward to more videos and more projects to do around the house.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Nice work! Cheers Robert!

[@Odiggitydawg1]

I love this guy. Honestly, makes me feel so much better about home renos. Thanks for making these videos!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you like them! Cheers !

[@johnbagewll2321]

I remember when I used to have knees. Those days are long gone, long gone.

[@neomatrix2722]

I honestly want to let you know that you are awesome I am now late-in-life and just feel I'm learning about Construction and I'm doing it I call you my digital dad thank you for all you do genuinely appreciate you

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help! Cheers!

[@randywinslow7735]

This is great. Jeff is Gold. I used Jeff's dimpled membrane as a base, then the durofoam 3/4" rigid foam , then 1 x 4 strapping (full perimetre and 2' x 8' sections) then 5/8" OSB. all as my base. then built my walls on top of the subfloor. ALso insulted the concrete walls with 1" durofoam. glued and taped. all thanks to Jeff.

[@mpxz999]

You're so good at what you do. Building, teaching and especially motivating. You're awesome!

[@marriedGary]

Still some of the best home renovation video content out there. I really appreciate the shorter videos especially if I’m in the middle of a job but I do love the long-form videos as well because I feel like I’m part of the process and I absorb a lot more information and knowledge. Either way the content is excellent thanks Jeff.

[@diceonamay]

I got an entire basement finished and got a lot of help from your videos!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Great to hear. That is why we make them!

[@chriskhall]

Likewise. I used the dimpled plastic

[@elrey8876]

I made an entire sex dungeon thanks to these videos - soundproofed and all!

[@neepsmcfly4176]

I began watching these vids for the info but sub'ed for the entertainment! I esp dig the anticipatory pause and facial expression that suggests "pay attention here bc this particular bit was learnt the hard way!" as well as the self-effacing moments that, instead of being edited out, show him blowing away the forgotten dust, for example. Your straight-forward "work smarter, not harder" ethos immediately connects with the observer! Kudos, Jeff, and thank you for your confidence-building style.

[@aaronlauer8378]

In a below grade basement with potential water intrusion, would you recommend a different solution?

[@tk123420020]

The fact he is powering through a professional job with craftsman tools is making me rethink life....

[@MrHatt7777]

I did this exact same subfloor in my basement. So warm and soft. Put Cali vinyl on top.

[@dougnarup3608]

Excellent advice for this retired nurse. I need to get my family room in shape before planks. Well done.

[@SewingMamaJulie]

Thanks Jeff, the ground-eye view really helped visually. Thanks for all you do!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to hear it! Cheers!

[@SewingMamaJulie]

@Home RenoVision DIY I keep getting odd messages from someone for me to reply "you"

[@HighlandCowWoodworking]

Thanks

[@MrMattDat]

Love this video!! My basement had vinyl tiles pasted down with a black adhesive that is insanely difficult to remove. This is a great solution to go over that AND give us a thermal break!! Thx!

[@davewaltham1470]

Careful with that black adhesive. If it was installed prior to 1977(ish) it may have Asbestos in it. Generally not harmful unless it is airborne.

[@stevehutchinson238]

Nice to see this method is catching on.. I tried this 17yrs ago, but i went 1-1/2 foam lol. Pro tip- TASK has the most durable drill bits (i got them at Homehardware) purchase the more expensive one.. They outperformed even the Bosch bits

[@chris259charter]

I appreciate you Jeff. I do this stuff for a living too. Love everything you said in this video. I smiled all the way through.

[@DMacDaddy]

I always like your videos and delivery, Jeff. Both keep the video short, simple to follow, and easy to remember. Your editor does a great job too!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that! Cheers Derek!

[@A65impalass]

When you said to screw down as you go or you'll end up with gaps...........only a man with personal experience would mention that lol. I know I personally can vouch for screwing up a bunch in my remodels.....but that's what teaches us right? Then we take what we did wrong and pass it along to help others. I love your videos and look forward to seeing them.

[@JSLEnterprises]

It should be noted that this subfloor system is only effective for newer construction homes that have 8mil poly under the concrete and closed traversing drainline to the external weepers (meaning extemely minimal water penetration under the slab that would wick). Older homes with clay drain and slab on wet clay, you NEED to use the equivalent of Foundation Wrap (dimple board) under the subfloor you construct, just as he mentioned.

[@BobbyLips]

I have an older home (early 60's construction) and gave up long ago on having a modern finished basement. I do want to have a decent basement floor with good lighting for some hobbies though. I wish I would be able to use this solution.

[@ravenstarver1360]

He mentions that at 3 minute mark. But thanks for the extra details.

[@tangodown2721]

How new are we talking like 2010 or in the last 5 years

[@BobbyLips]

@James Karrie I thought dimple board is only good if you have moisture or maybe a lil water from cracks. With the torrential downpours of the last 5 years until I can reroute water I would need something that would dry out and not be ruined if water entered the basement.

[@ravenstarver1360]

@@BobbyLips yea if you have major water problems DMX dimpleboard won't save you. But it's great for an older home that simply wasn't made for a finished basement and doesn't have major foundation problems.

[@DrewWheeler-z6i]

Good idea to check floor for flatness. If high crowns or low spots , pour leveller prior any substrate installation. Laminate flooring or any hard surface flooring looks the best of floor is flat.

[@Geoff_G]

Great video Jeff. To me it really drives home regional differences in building requirements. In BC (Nanaimo) my basement only required a click lock vinyl designed to go direct onto concrete. In this area, the concrete is thermally stable year round within 2⁰C.

[@HunteroftheNorth]

We live in Barrhaven and I acted as general contractor when we finished our basement. I decided to just use a cork underlayment that had a vapor barrier built in, then put our laminate flooring on top... no proper subfloor over the concrete. That was about 5 years ago and haven't had any issues with moisture or anything yet. If I were to do it again I would probably do a similar type of subfloor like this just to have that bit of extra protection. Thanks for all the great content Jeff. Love that you're local

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers to Barrhaven!

[@lucmackay6506]

Hello Jeff, thanks for the videos been helping my own renovations. I was wondering, could you lay the blue dimple membrane down tape seams (for vapour managment) then the durafoam (for thermal break) tape seams with out screwing to foundation, then lay down vinyl plank?

[@BTPO]

Every weekend, I got to Jeff to INSPIRE/MOTIVATE myself. Your the greatest Jeff!!! Cheers

[@stevecloyes171]

Thanks Jeff for all the pointers. I am going with the dimpled plastic for our basement as we learned the hard way with moisture damage. I will be watching your various videos as our project progresses.

[@MitchOfCanada]

opted with no thermal break at all, have wood stove in basement so the concrete heats up and holds the heat, and in the summer i have a GIANT Cold sink keeping hole house cold (cold air return only in basement) works amazing! cool my entire house with a 5k btu window unit.

[@jackknife89actual]

Question: would the joint between the wall and the floor be a gap in the thermal / moisture break? Would it be a good idea to leave the plastic, lap it over the foam insulation, and tap it down?

[@KwynM]

This took way longer than I’d like to admit. 3ish days for me and my partner to subfloor our 1000sqft basement. Also had to properly learn how to use a hammer drill, killed a few bits right off the bat. We’re starting with a solid foundation now though! Thank you!

[@usernamesrbacknowthx]

3 days is really fast, good job

[@kairu.kun.z]

Home projects are never a race! Just get them done on your own pace

[@billm.8220]

So many choices. Depends on so many variables. All great ideas.

[@reality8498-m8h]

Durafoam is not available where I am at. Can I use R-Tech R-3.85 Insulating Sheathing instead and should I use an additional 6 mil vapor barrier underneath. Thanks! I am going right over a concrete slab.

[@imafool69]

Damn just when I need it! I need to finnish the basement since we're having another kid and i was in the process of researching suitable insulation for the subfloor and here it is. Im planning on putting a DMX down for water control and a moisture barrier, insulation and the osb, this is by far the cheapest option. im only doing half the basement for now and start to finish it should only cost about 4k, im pretty happy with that. Thx for the video.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers and congrats on the addition to the family!

[@ianr5852]

Looking for a simple answer please. What’s the best material/ method for flooring a garage to make a den for my kids. I have roller doors that will be staying. Not sure whether to box them in or not. Also what’s best method/ material for sheeting/ insulating the walls (mostly outside walls). Any simple answers would be appreciated.

[@thediyprojectguy3219]

Jeff, if durofoam is not available in the United States, can you recommend a similar moisture resistant foam that is available in the U.S.? Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@endaphelan2794]

Did you find a US equivalent of Durofoam?

[@cinders302]

Very good lesson. I've been kicking around how to best approach taking the chill off of an older home basement, and I think this is what will work best. Ideally, in-floor hydronic heat would have been first choice, but far too much labour and cost to get a concrete company in to cut grooves for install - plus there would be no insulation to keep heat from being lost to the 'dark side. Perhaps radiant Pex in the walls vs forced air blowing down from the ceiling as it is at present - wretched

[@mikewebster2984]

I did this a few years ago in my sub basement and it is working fine.

[@themodernhippy8946]

Works this work over the dimpling so you have thermal and moisture protection.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

yes you can add that but at that point you get pretty high and it might be better to use the dricore insul armor. dimpled plastic plus this insulation board is still cheaper but if you are using a floating floor then insul armor is a better option due to its compressive strength. if you need a nailing surface like me then the home made option is better. refer to my previous video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV61eHutoaeqf6M

[@bugtusslealien3931]

Basements are utilitarian. Great for ducts, pipe, electrical and storage. Insulate top half where it is exposed 3 feet below grade and that's it.

[@lukevaughan7415]

What would be the US equivalent of the foam board?

[@4vinylsound]

Hearing is something you never get back along with sight. You can do more with sight then you can with hearing. Drive a car etc.

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

Jeff, you think of things that your viewers might end up not knowing about, like OSB has a curve in it, so the right spot to screw it down and encouraging people to not put down the whole floor layer all at once but do it in rows, stop, screw it etc then continue on to the next row....and you give the smart reasons why to proceed in an effective way...thanks from East Canada!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

cheers. Most experience is learned the hard way. I am happy to share the things I have learned to help folks reduce the pain of learning. Cheers!

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

​@@HomeRenoVisionDIY You rock Jeff! Thank you. I am planning an extension, and in one of your other video's, you pointed out that times have changed in the construction industry. Finding a contractor who can pick and choose what jobs he wants, and then if you do find one if they have the experience to do it right is an issue, so learning to do a lot by yourself, means you most likely will be more willing to do it carefully. I wish I had the skills to put in an ICF basement and 3 storeys above it, as a stick build but high R value walls, outer insulation envelope added. I guess once the more skilled part of the build is done, I can return to DIY'er mode to finish up the interior. Your video's are so helpful. I see you have over 2 million subscribers now as well. Jeff, I am so happy for you and ... as a Canadian, so very proud of you as well. You have the gift and your gift to us keeps on giving as we apply what you are teaching us. 💯🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦

[@caseyburns59]

What's a similar product i can grab at lowes or home depot?

[@merlepittman5622]

Watched your past video with the dimpled membrane under the OSB. I know it would be more expensive, but anything wrong with using that membrane under the insulation as well.

[@Tmanx007]

Hi Jeff, I have seen basement broads review but I like real project like this.

[@ChipAlum]

Impeccable timing, I am gearing up to finish my 2400 sq ft walkout basement and was trying to figure out what to do for the floor. I am also on top of a hill with great drainage (if my basement floods I expect to see an ark floating past the house). One thing I was curious on is whether it would make sense to use floor leveler prior to putting in a subfloor? Whoever poured the slab in my basement must have been in the dike business as the floor has a hefty slope from edge to center.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

slopes are all relative. measure the slope over 4' and then go shopping for flooring that has agreeable specs. All floors have allowances for slope and it differs from 1 product to the next. your concern may not even be an issue that needs solving. If your slope is so bad that you can't find a product then consider carpet as an alternative or you will have to install leveler. Cheers!

[@CP-mb7ly]

Concrete leveler is super easy to install - drill, mixing paddle, bucket, and a good (long) level to figure out divots/bumps helps! (Jeff here has a video on it, look for it in the channel!)

[@MajelCats]

It’s like you make videos just for me!!! I feel special❤ ⭐️

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers to being special!

[@HarpreetSingh-di4hk]

This guy gonna make me quit my job and get in to construction. 😊😊 I am almost at that tipping point.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I would start with renovating your own house first. then realize the no taxes on capital gains option. Then sell it and just work for yourself doing a new house every 4 years. easiest way to be financially free and never have another boss again. Cheers!

[@trevorritchie2575]

I did similar in my basement 12 years ago. I used 1"x4x8 sheets of R5 foam that had a ship lap edge so I didn't tape them, then 5/8" T&G OSB before I framed my walls, then 2"x4x8 sheets of R10 on the walls, then framed my walls on top of the subfloor, ran my wires and installed Roxul R14 batt insulation between the studs, Roxul Safe n Sound between the floor joists, brought 4x12x1/2" sheets of drywall down the stairs and hung that on resilient channel on the ceiling (rooms were 11' wide), then drywalled my walls and finally installed laminate flooring with foam backer on the subfloor. The floor "floats" a bit in some places because I didn't screw it down but it's not bad because the walls hold it down for the most part

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

I'm from up north too. Builders there put the moisture barrier over the interior studs before drywalling them. In the south, building science has taught us to envelope build with the moisture barrier completely enveloping the outside of the building before siding. No basements down here though.

[@ZipKickGo]

Any material touching concrete or exterior walls Needs vapour barrier to prevent mold or rust. Anything with moisture and having no air gap or separation will mold.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

the rule is simple. moisture barrier goes on the warm side. basements are always cold. Cheers!

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Well put!

[@edorner5443]

In Detroit Lakes, MN (60 miles from Fargo, ND) and we have an older basement with only 7' 1" ceiling, but also want both water and vapor management. I was thinking using both a DMX Airflow Underlayment in addition to the Durofoam product followed by a Luxury vinyl plank (has a cork backing) in this basement. All 3 combined and I should be able to maintain the aprx 7ft celiing height. Do you have concerns, comments, suggestions on this approach? Lastly, I cannot find a place to purchase the 3/4" DuroFoam you are using in this video. Where does a guy find it or is their an alternative brand to recommend?

[@austin2842]

The easy way to cut that 4x8 foam for the angled wall is to use a tiling trick. Lay the full sheet directly over the last full sheet that was installed. Then measure in 4 feet from the straight section of wall and mark a cut line. Then measure in 4 feet from the angled wall at two points and mark the angled cut line. Less thinking, less work.

[@dr123hall]

This guy is the real deal! Jeff for president!

[@chwangton]

Great video, can you put carpet or carpet tiles directly on the foam board? Can you skip the OSB?

[@brianwilliams8162]

Best guy on KZbin with home remodeling! Thank you for teaching me this method!We love you Jeff !👷

[@MAKCOH818]

Cool dude thank you KZbin finally professional KZbin recommendation 🙏

[@thecman26]

Mike Holmes would be happy with your use of tuck tape!

[@mitchsteinwedel9268]

the only thing I am worried about is in northern climates we put vapour barrier under the slab so if you are putting rigid closed cell insulation and then a subfloor you are trapping any moisture in the slab which will cause a few issues.

[@dropndeal]

You mean Northern climates like where Jeff is? That would be Canada😂

[@matth8229]

Yeah it's always a bad idea to double up a vapor barrier, which this essentially does. If doing this it's probably best do just forego taping the seams.

[@ilcarrosario7384]

I live in North Dakota I went to my local home depot and they don't have in there system. You guys know where I will be able to find this product?

[@ludovicmarcourt7118]

well, this spring will be a basement project. Thanks for sharing your knowlegde. We will save many $$$ !

[@132airsoft]

Thanks for sharing the tips. The concrete floor of the basement is slope (for drainage? I guess). what would be the best way to do a level subfloor other than pour self-leveling concrete onto the sloped basement concrete?

[@DaveHorton]

Is this similar to products like Owens Corning Foamular so I could use that instead of this Durofoam? I can't see where to get Durofoam locally where I'm at.

[@ggarl12]

Can I use this technique for ceramic tiles?

[@StephenMichaels-i9i]

Cool dude thank you KZbin finally professional KZbin recommendation

[@job2k6]

I'm in the process of stripping my basement down to the studs. In the kitchen and bathroom, the concrete floor had 1x3 strapping (maybe the proper term is sleepers?) with 2 or 3 layers of OSB on top. Everywhere else is laminate or carpet directly on the concrete. I'm going to be following your advice when putting down the new sub floors.

[@steinachu1]

Hey Jeff, I know this would be a tonne of work but could you scribe channels in the bottom of the durafoam to mimic dricore/dimpled membrane for water management? I have a new home but we are in a fairly wet area, would love to get the best of both ...

[@unicyclopsgallant7698]

Did you ever get an answer to this? I was wondering the same thing

[@steinachu1]

@@unicyclopsgallant7698 I didn’t, but I went and did it anyway. I used R-5 xps instead of durafoam, along with 5/8” t&g. Turned out really well. Working with 4x8 sheets made doing a 1700 sq ft basement a breeze. I would make a video, but I only took pics when I did it …

[@unicyclopsgallant7698]

@@steinachu1 That's great! Thanks for the response. I'm glad it turned out for you.

[@selabucovetsky6074]

Can you frame the walls on this system? Would you consider putting a 4x4 ft osb since it's easier to take down the stairs?

[@mamid4849]

I have the same question! Can I lay the floor and then frame on top?

[@khg8256]

I really appreciate your videos. I learn a lot. I was going to use Fomular 250 on the floor each board today US Home Depot $58 each. Durofoam at HD $17ish. I'm nixing that plan and buying this stuff. Thanks.

[@eyesopen6110]

What's the best subfloor solution for older house basements (pre 1970's) with walls that have had moisture issues?

[@running_rich]

Since the foamboard can be compressed, should I worry about driving the screw in too far- pulling the OSB down further in that spot making the floor no longer perfectly flat? Plan to cover with LVP. Thanks for this video and the other good one on choosing a basement subfloor.

[@rummy98]

Stop as soon as you feel it bite and the head is below the subfloor surface. Sneak up on it like he did until you get used to it.

[@vanderumd11]

Use a thicker pad under the lvp so you don't have any problems

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

it can only be compressed a little. it is mor the action of flattening out the osb that you see in the video. once the head of the n screw starts digging into the osb I stop knowing it is secured. Cheers!

[@running_rich]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks Jeff. Wish they made tongue and groove OSB in 4 ft. x 4 ft. panels!

[@BillEason]

@@running_rich T&G OSB only has the T&G on the long edge. Buy 4x8 sheets and cut them in half if you're looking for 4x4!

[@davidmcneil3584]

What type of flooring system do you use when your basement has infloor heating in the concrete?

[@mendazle]

Can you do this over gypcrete and have the OSB floating instead?

[@dfs7979]

I was going to do this with my basement remodel but then decided against it due to the extra thickness - would have had to rebuild the stairs. Ended up using vinyl plank but selected a foam underlayment which keeps everything quite warm. My basement is dry so that will be your #1 consideration. It's also important to flatten your slab for any flooring other than carpet otherwise you will be flighting this all the way.

[@evanmclaughlin09]

If we used a dado on a table saw to cut 1/8 inch or 1/4 grooves in the bottom of a solid foam panel to look like the Dricore design would that also give us moisture management without compromising the panel or vapor barrier when taping the top seams?

[@danice7873]

Thanks for the great video as usual. Does anyone know what a good alternative to Durofoam is in the U.S.?

[@deanweiss7913]

Could a person use a .22 cal hammershot tool instead of the tapcon screws with this type of flooring insulation system? Or would they blow right through the OSB?

[@leereichmuth5154]

Do you need to put down a thermal barrier if you are putting down carpet? Some say the carpet pad is a barrier itself. I didn't see you mention this but perhaps I missed it.

[@av1204]

the pieces that are weird angles if you wait to tape them down you can trace them to the osb and no need to measure :D

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

in some cases but the 2 sheet goods are a little different in dimension.

[@RogueCow]

House built in 2017, so i assume this will work for me. Is their any advantage to attaching the bottom of the exterior wall vapor barrier to the top of the foam (currently attached to the bottom plate with black sealant)? Or is it not worth the risk of expanding the "envelope"

[@michaelm077]

Can I use this system on an outdoor patio that I’m going to enclose as a four season room, thanks for your advice.

[@scottanthonyd]

Will there be an issue with moisture getting trapped because there aren’t any channels underneath the foam boards like there is with dricore products?

[@scottanthonyd]

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[@vinhtrinh9662]

Hi jeff, ty for sharing. About how would it be to do this on 2000 sq ft?

[@christopherhartsel1282]

I have an older basement that showed effervescence on the walls, but never showed standing water. I had a gutter system and additional sump crock installed anyways to prep for reno to living space. For future proofing further, is it overkill to use an underlayment with dry core subfloor membrane panels?

[@MrRickoscar]

Nice,,, would this also work in a detached garage . Thanks.

[@marc-olivierplamondon2221]

Hi Jeff, I'm about to renovate my attic. The board is made of wooden slats. What subfloor should I put before the plywood? I want good insulation and noise reduction. Thank you for your help.

[@BeeegDuck]

What about leveling issues?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

best to take car of that before you start but only if it is dramatic. no basement is actually flat. Cheers!

[@TheFrizbaloid]

Why did you drywall before putting in the subfloor?

[@vanderumd11]

Wall framing done first

[@postmanlove]

How do you go around floor drains?

[@Kid617]

Is there a substitute brand to this foam board

[@AnaMariaCarrasco65]

I love watching these videos!!! I hope I can get a house of my own soon!.. love tools and doing things myself. I’ve learned so much. When I do get a home of my own, I will be joining your group and probably drive you crazy with all my questions! Hahaa!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Looking forward to it. Cheers!

[@jean-sebastiendufour5613]

Would love to see how you tacle the furnace room. And do you tape between that contractor vapor barrier and your foam

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I leave the furnace room exposed. Cheers!

[@FireCrossKnight]

Could you do this same type of subfloor system for an on grade slab ?

[@flyingswallow3586]

The advantage with dricore is the channels underneath for airflow. These panels flat against the floor eliminate that? I guess I see in this instance it looks like the walls were already there anyhow, so they can’t be placed on top of the floor over the pink foam board stuff to create that air channel along the floors and up the walls as you show in another video?

[@kidsentertainment4us]

Thanks for sharing. Can I just ask, if I needed to bring my wood floor up as the tiling finished 2 inches above the current wood floor boards (don't ask me what happened), how much lower than the finish of the tile would the wood floor need to be brought up to create a good transition please?

[@OfficialTsunami]

Jeff when you were drilling through your boards into the subflooring, what type drill bit were you using? Is there a special concrete bit we should use? Thanks 🤞🏾

[@ulrichvonlichtenstein7880]

Do you recommend I lay the subfloor before framing the basement walls or framing the wall complete then lay the subfloor?

[@geraldmaschmann5576]

I did this same thing in a rental house about 15 years ago. Going strong ever since.

[@rdmckeever7645]

Cool, but what if you have radiant heat tubes in the concrete? How would you anchor the subfloor?

[@GOAP68]

Guessing you wouldn't want insulation on top of a radiant heated floor. So another subfloor method would be better.