Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Definitive Opinions?

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hopro
10-31-08, 08:59 AM
Our situation.....

Going to do the installation myself....

Concrete floor,,,taking up existing tile..........

1/2 Bath and Kitchen

QUESTION: Engineered or Laminate, Gluded or Floating?

Thought I had it figured out but visited a neighbors house, commenting on his wood floors and he told me it was engineered, floating over concrete.......was very happy with it......professionally done..

Till then, always assumed glued on concrete was the only smart way to go...... Now uncertain again.

Also a little concerned if I'm going to be able to get the formerly tiled surface smooth enough to glue (suggestions?).

Everytime I'm about ready to go, an issue surfaces that gets me crazy rethinking it.......

Thanks for any suggestions....

Carpets Done Wright
10-31-08, 07:38 PM
Glue or float, the floor prep and substrate flatness requirements are the exact same.