When working on a clean concrete subfloor the glue down method is often the go to choice.
Installing engineered hardwood flooring on concrete.
Only spread the adhesive over small areas ahead of you at any given time.
Installing engineered hardwood flooring over concrete too tight against a stationary object will not allow room for normal expansion and may cause a failure.
Boards adhere well to the rough surface of the concrete subfloor and therefore lead to less gaps or planks lifting and buckling.
The adhesive manufacturer should have instructions regarding specific trowel requirements.
Solid parquet should not be installed below grade.
Consult the product data sheet for instructions regarding specific trowel requirements.
A floating engineered wood flooring installation on concrete can be an excellent choice if your subfloor is below grade.
Installing engineered hardwood flooring over concrete too tight against a stationary object will not allow room for normal expansion and may cause a failure.
Engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an issue.
Installing engineered hardwood flooring over concrete too tight against a stationary object will not allow room for normal expansion and may cause a failure.
Engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an issue.
Gluing solid parquet flooring directly to a concrete slab solid parquet hardwood flooring can be glued directly to a concrete slab on grade or above grade with the use of a manufacturer recommended vapor retarder.
Use a cleaner or special floor wipes designed for engineered wood flooring to immediately remove any glue that may have squeezed through the boards.
Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.
Installing a floating engineered hardwood floor works well at any grade level and over most types of subfloor surfaces.
Use a notched trowel to spread the adhesive.
Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.
In general use a notched trowel to spread the adhesive.