My neighbor told me to drywall before flooring and he was dead wrong

So my neighbor Dave, he's been flipping houses for like 15 years, told me I had to put up drywall first before laying down my laminate flooring in the basement. He said it's the only way to keep dust and mud off the new floor. I listened to him because he's done this so many times. Well, I finished the drywall, sanded everything, and there was this fine white dust everywhere. Then I put down the flooring, but the dust had settled into every crack and the floor panels wouldn't click right. I spent 3 extra days vacuuming and wiping down each plank. Now I got a squeaky spot near the stairs that drives me nuts. Has anyone else had a pro give them bad advice that cost them time?

2 comments

2 Comments

matthew7031mo ago

Dave probably forgot to tell you to seal the drywall mud first, dude.

andrewh951mo ago

Sealing mud isn't really necessary if you prime it right.