Wood floor sanding wood floor sanding.
Gluing wood floor to concrete.
A sidebar offers advice on checking the concrete slab for moisture before you start.
My answer to that is yes and it is still warranted.
Glue forms the initial bond but without screws and nails the natural expansion and contraction of the wood can break or weaken the glue.
From straight lay strip to parquet herringbone and more these articles offer the 411 on wood floor installation.
But the catch is that the solid wood flooring we have that can be glued over concrete and warranted is 5 16 and 7 16 solid hardwood not 3 4 solid hardwood and can be only on on grade and suspended concrete.
This step by step guide written by a florida flooring contractor covers everything from leveling the slab to laying out and installing the tongue and groove planks for glue wood flooring.
Basic wood floor installation basic wood floor installation.
Gluing down solid wood flooring to concretethis is a question that i have started to receive more and more.
Some engineered wood flooring products are designed for a glue down application when installing flooring over a concrete slab.
Installing engineered wood flooring is a great project for the diyer who desires the look of a professional wood floor with the strength and longevity offered by its sturdy design.