underlayment for hardwood floor?

Hello,

I'm a rookie at DIY and thinking of installing hardwood floors in my guest bedroom. My father is recommending I lay down 5/8 inch thick underlayment on the subfloor b/f laying down the hardwood floors. Is this standard procedure, is it recommended? would appreciate hearing of any experiences with this and advice!

thanks in advance!

hey,


rookie I think that your dad is right because it is better to have 5/8 inch floor because it will support more and it also looks like the simple every thing will become right so, i think you have to go with that.


thanks!!

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twin xl comforter

I would not use 5/8 thick you can run into many issues, if you have a subfloor that is in good shape you would just need to buy an underlayment which is a thin sheet. If you lay 5/8 you will cause a whole lot more work for yourself such door frames and such.