subfloor

[ suhb-flawr, -flohr ]

noun

a rough floor beneath a finished floor.

Origin of subfloor

sub- + floor

Also called blind floor.

Often sub·floor·ing .

Words Nearby subfloor

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How to use subfloor in a sentence

Some planks have interlocking edges, while others, including yours, are designed to be glued directly to a subfloor.
How to get rid of lumps in vinyl flooring | Jeanne Huber | January 17, 2022 | Washington Post
If you have a “floating floor” with manufactured wood flooring glued or clipped edge-to-edge and not to the subfloor, you might even be able to make the switch yourself, provided you have extra pieces.
How to clean and care for hardwood floors | Jeanne Huber | October 8, 2021 | Washington Post
Carefully remove all finished flooring in balcony and porch chamber, taking care not to damage subfloor.
The Fairfax County Courthouse | Ross D. Netherton

British Dictionary definitions for subfloor

subfloor

/ (ˈsʌbˌflɔː) /

noun

a rough floor that forms a base for a finished floor

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