A floor made of OSB boards can be an interesting (and cheaper) alternative to a wooden floor.It can be a suitable choice especially for non-residential premises.But it can also make a show in a design-based interior.In this article, we will advise you on how to correctly select and lay OSB boards on the floor and what to pay particular attention to during installation.The name comes from the English abbreviation Oriented Strand Boards.These are boards made of thin, large-area chips (mostly from coniferous trees), which are oriented longitudinally with the direction of production.The reason is prosaic - boards made in this way are characterized by high dimensional stability and strength.That is why they are used as construction boards or used to create floors.View the different types and uses of OSB boards on floors in our photo gallery.Photogallery: ⓘ Photo: Shutterstock, hnnbz, by_le, Design Build LoveWe have already mentioned that the advantage of OSB boards is shape stability.However, minimal changes in volume of this material are a positive feature.Which (compared to classic wooden boards that work all the time) is definitely a welcome advantage in some cases.Let's add that OSB boards achieve excellent values ​​in terms of compressive and tensile strength, are easy to fix, are available in a wide range of forms (format, size) and, last but not least, are affordable.Attention, when considering a wooden floor made of OSB, pay attention to the selection of the boards themselves.Take into account the humidity class and the environment in which you will install the OSB boards.How to properly build walls from OSB boardsThe selection of OSB boards must also be adapted to the type of interior.There will be different requirements for OSB boards that we install in a place where they are not often loaded (for example, the attic), other for boards that are in living rooms and you will walk on them every day.Tip: More technical details about floor and ceiling OSB boards themselves3D epoxy floors for the kitchen and bathroom: an original and durable solution that evokes emotionsBut now we are getting to the actual laying of the floor from OSB boards.We will focus on the interior.About two days before the assembly itself, it is advisable to bring the boards inside so that they equalize their humidity with the internal environment of the room.Lay the OSB boards either on a wooden grid or on a leveled surface, on which you lay classic insulation (e.g. mirelon) as under a classic wooden floating floor.First, we lay the first layer of boards.We slide the boards as close as possible so that the tongues go as far as possible into the grooves.Tip: Be very careful not to damage the pins on the boards by mishandling them, because then it will be very difficult to insert them into the grooves.To insert OSB boards, you can use pieces of OSB board (with tongue and groove) as a counter to the board being inserted.Attach a batten to the end of this piece to prevent hammering from damaging the board pieces.You can help yourself in any way (kicking into the boards with a rubber sole into the surface of the board also helps).The second layer of OSB boards follows, when the layers are laid crosswise, i.e. turned by ninety degrees.We make sure that the joints are perpendicular to each other.With this laying, we achieve the maximum strength of the floor.With the second layer, be very careful not to get the surface too dirty.OSB boards can be attached with nails, staples or screws.We must not forget the expansion joints either - there must be a gap of approx. 15 mm between the board and the wall.Did you like this article?Buy the editors a coffee!Just send an SMS with the text KAFE to the number 90211. The price of the SMS is CZK 39.Thank you!How to use thick ceiling boards and what to nail them with?Find out in this postOSB board is used for all types of structures in wooden buildings.How to use them?What are the advantages and disadvantages of wooden floors?This article will answer youWhen you decide on a wooden floor, it's not just parquetA wooden floor is a gem of every home.You will learn how to maintain a wooden floor so that it always looks like new in this article.Are you choosing a wooden floor and deciding on its price?Are you interested in linoleum, its prices, sample book and would like to see a photo galleryIn the following article, we will introduce individual types of OSB boards and show the current prices at which you can purchase them for your construction.Cork floors are an interesting floor covering.What are the types of cork flooring, what is the price and how is it laid?You can find the answers here.Are you familiar with screws?In the following article, you will learn where screws are used in the field of wooden constructions, what they are made of or what material they are made of.Subscribe to receive the hottest news:Sign up to receive news and interesting things from the world of wooden constructions.