Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - need help quickly

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08-14-00, 07:34 PM
Installing prefinished engineered hardwood planks over wood subfloor (glue down) No obvious moisture problems. What type of barrier (if any) is best to use. Thanks

08-14-00, 08:20 PM
If there isn't a moisture problem, I wouldn't use a moisture barrier. I would use a quality urethane adhesive, like Bostiks Best, though.

Scott
stephensfloor.com
08-15-00, 07:55 AM
For glue-down flooring, I don't see how you could use a vapor barrier if you wanted to.

08-15-00, 09:55 PM
John, there are moisture barriers than are troweled on. Franklin made one that was like a foil that was glued down. If you're on a wood subfloor you can use felt paper under the particle board for a little protection or you can use visqueen in the crawl space. Just a few examples that are compatible with glued down installations.

Scott www.stephensfloor.com (http://www.stephensfloor.com)
08-16-00, 08:02 AM
Thanks Scott. I appreciate learning new tricks.