Can I use “Royal Board” under vinyl?

[RapunzelRapunzel]

Hi,
I’ve removed some “Royal Board” from a few internal doors which the previous owners had applied.

They are in pretty good condition so I was wondering if I could recycle them for my next project which is to lay vinyl flooring in the hallway.

Do you think the “Royal Board” would be suitable to use instead of hardboard - to go on top of the existing floorboards and then lay vinyl over the top?

many thanks

 

[foxhole]

Needs correct underlay, not good to bodge .


Never heard of Royal board ?

 

[RapunzelRapunzel]

Thanks for your reply.

They have “Royal Board - made in Sweden” stamped on the back of them.

Someone I know thought they might have been used for furniture making back the day.

But as you say - best not to bodge!

 

[Deleted member 174758]

They were (used in Swedish-made furniture in the1960s). I believe it was a form of oil tempered hardboard, but they did make furniture from veneered Royal Board as well

 

[RapunzelRapunzel]

Thank you JobAndKnock, I’m learning lots of things today!

The boards are currently taped together, smooth side up, as a temporary dance floor for the little one to practice ballet and jazz during lockdown. They seem quite hardwearing!!