Not really a question but looking for confirmation that I am doing the right thing.
I will eventually be installing glue down cork flooring. It is 8mm thick.
My current situation: Orig kitchen had/has linoleum that appears to be glued/welded to 1/2" plywood subfloor. This subfloor has tar paper that is super stuck. I'm scraping away and will purchase a wallpaper steamer today to help it release better.
The additional room that I am connecting to had hardwood flooring that is nailed down to planks that are on top of the joists. (See photos). When I'm done, both rooms need to be a perfectly level plane as one seamless floor so I will be adding 1/2" subfloor over the planks.
My question:
Should I be adding tar paper or another type of barrier over the 1x6 planks before adding the subfloor? The house is on a raised foundation so there is not a lot of moisture but definitely air is able to get thru. I need to be mindful of not raising the floor height too much as the cork flooring is very thick however, it appears that the linoleum + subfloor overlay is about equal to the 8mm cork.
I'm open to suggestions from the experts here as I am a novice. I have watched several youtube vids and the advice varies.
