Watch as jack explains what s involved in floating installation of engineered hardwood flooring.
How to install engineered wood floor over concrete.
It will extend up the wall for about 2 to 3 inches creating a bowl where your wood floor stays dry and protected.
Before installing any wood floor over concrete you ll need a moisture barrier.
Lay spacers along the walls to create the expansion gap specified in the manufacturer s instructions.
Follow these steps install engineered hardwood over a concrete floor.
You ll learn what tools you.
Considering new hardwood floors.
Treated plywood to the concrete with concrete screws spaced every 16 in.
Some engineered wood flooring products are designed for a glue down application when installing flooring over a concrete slab.
How to install engineered wood over concrete engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an issue.
Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.
Installing engineered hardwood flooring over concrete too tight against a stationary object will not allow room for normal expansion and may cause a failure.
Consult the product data sheet for instructions regarding specific trowel requirements.
Set the expansion gap.
Installing engineered wood flooring is a great project for the diyer who desires the look of a professional wood floor with the strength and longevity offered by its sturdy design.
Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.
Installing a glue down engineered hardwood floor.
Once installed engineered wood planks look the same as solid wood planks.
Some engineered wood flooring products are designed for a glue down application when installing flooring over a concrete slab.
Alternatively screw rows of treated 1x4s to the concrete 16 in.
Other products are better suited for a nail down installation where they are secured to a wood subfloor with nails or staples.
Apply the glue to a small area.