Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - doing it myself?
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andrew222
09-13-04, 05:31 PM
hi all,
the floor we want to put in...hard wood T & G is very expensive per Square feet and then on top of that, it cost alot to have them put it in...
im thinking of putting it in myself with the help of a friend of mine who is a carpenter.
we are gluing this floor to the vinyl tile that was glued to the slab....we have to keep the tile because of asbetos...
is this real hard to do? or should I not take the chance? i have no experience doing this.
andrew222
the floor we want to put in...hard wood T & G is very expensive per Square feet and then on top of that, it cost alot to have them put it in...
im thinking of putting it in myself with the help of a friend of mine who is a carpenter.
we are gluing this floor to the vinyl tile that was glued to the slab....we have to keep the tile because of asbetos...
is this real hard to do? or should I not take the chance? i have no experience doing this.
andrew222
twelvepole
09-13-04, 06:46 PM
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for acclimation, subfloor requirements and preparation, and installation. Most glue-down hardwood floors are of the engineered variety. Glue down failures tend to be a result of improper adhesives used, improper/no floor preparation, or not enough applied that results in de-bonding of the material from the subfloor.
Read and follow manufacturer's instructions very carefully. With the help of a carpenter friend, the two of you should have a successful project. If instructions allow you to glue to tile, make sure the tile is stripped of all wax and contaminants that could affect the bonding of the adhesive. Check with the adhesive manufacture about the compatibility with vinyl.
Read and follow manufacturer's instructions very carefully. With the help of a carpenter friend, the two of you should have a successful project. If instructions allow you to glue to tile, make sure the tile is stripped of all wax and contaminants that could affect the bonding of the adhesive. Check with the adhesive manufacture about the compatibility with vinyl.