[1] In general, there are three broomed finishing categories or more specifically groove depths defined by the American Concrete Institute (ACI) [2]: While ACI 310R-13 Guide to Decorative Concrete ...
tongue-and-groove material, screw the underlayment down right through the vinyl with 1-1/4-in. drywall screws spaced every 6 in. Use 1/4-in. thick cement board instead of the usual 1/2-in.
MDF (medium-density fiberboard), or fiber cement boards. Shiplap is considerably easier to install than tongue and groove.