Installing Floating Engineered Wood Floors On Concrete

Installing a floating engineered hardwood floor works well at any grade level and over most types of subfloor surfaces.

Installing floating engineered wood floors on concrete.

The adhesive manufacturer should have instructions regarding specific trowel requirements. Installing a floating engineered hardwood floor step 1. A glue down installation requires premium wood adhesives to be properly troweled over the concrete slab. Your very first step before installing engineered hardwood floors over concrete is to let the boards acclimate to the room where they re going to be installed.

Be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions after installing engineered flooring over concrete. Engineered wood floors are easy to install and resistant to moisture making them a great alternative to traditional hardwood floors. If your subfloor is concrete cover it with a wood or engineered wood subfloor first. Traffic should also be restricted for up to 24 hours after completing the installation to allow drying.

Read manufacturer s directions before installation to maintain warranty coverage. When working on a clean concrete subfloor the glue down method is often the go to choice. Laying down your floating flooring directly onto concrete is a no no. You ll learn what tools you.

Then the engineered wood planks can be laid into the adhesive and locked together at their tongue and groove joints. For instance you might be required to roll and cross the floor with a 100 150 lb. Gauge the height of the cut by laying down a piece of foam underlayment and a piece of flooring upside down so the saw won t scratch the finish. Hardwood floors are durable low maintenance and easy to clean.

Considering new hardwood floors. The glue down method of engineered wood flooring installation is typically the most common and creates a highly stable floor. Trim the door casings photo by kolin smith. Roller after installation to ensure proper adhesive transfer.

Use a flush cut dovetail saw to trim the bottom of the casing at all doorways so that the flooring will slide underneath. How to install floating floor 1. Also the possibility of dampness however small is greater when there are fewer membranes between your concrete foundation and your floating floor. You should install a floating engineered hardwood when you need flexibility.

Install the first row install the first row using wood glue on all plank ends arranged with the tongue facing the center of the room. Installing hardwood flooring over concrete. Next check the boards for warpage or defects and then remove any bad ones. Watch as jack explains what s involved in floating installation of engineered hardwood flooring.

Boards adhere well to the rough surface of the concrete subfloor and therefore lead to less gaps or planks lifting and buckling.