Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - glue down vs floating

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sambadancer
11-14-05, 02:39 PM
HI
I am planning to install engineer wood floor (mannington, Jamestown) in my new condo. My unit is in the second floor. I believe my subfloor is light weight concrete. I wonder if I should use glue down or floating technique. Any pros and cons? I am also thinking to install it in the kitchen area. I am not sure if that is good idea. Any recommendations on that?

Daniel Wachtel
11-14-05, 05:34 PM
Float it, gluing to gypcrete is a recipe for failure.
Carpets Done Wright
11-14-05, 07:19 PM
I hope your in tight with your down stairs neighbors!

What does your condo association say about hard surface flooring on the upper levels?

gorth97
11-14-05, 07:46 PM
Make sure your HOA allows wood/tile floors on the upper units. My association and my friend's association has it against CC&Rs/byLaws. I was reviewing old HOA newsletter and they made some people remove their hardwood flooring and install carpet throughout.
sambadancer
11-15-05, 08:56 PM
thanks for your suggestions. I never think about condo association rule before.