Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Hardwood flooring installation on Gyprock

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utah0378
08-07-07, 09:32 AM
I am about to install hardwood flooring and I have a gyprock flooring. I live above ground on the second level and I was curious to know it anyone has information on installation techniques. I want to know mainly if I can nail hardwood floors down onto gyprock or if I need to glue it. Please respond with any information that could be useful. Is there a floor underneath gyprock generally like a particle board or something along those lines?

Carpets Done Wright
08-07-07, 10:42 PM
You cannot nail or glue anything over gypcrete, or lightweight concrete.

Look for an engineered floor you can install as a floater.
utah0378
08-08-07, 08:44 AM
What about Gyprock makes it so you can't glue hardwood down to it?

Daniel Wachtel
08-14-07, 08:51 PM
Easy mat. Then glue.