Comments for Install Wood Floor http://www.installwoodfloor.org Everything you need to know to install a wood floor Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:26:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on Can you install hardwood flooring/laminate over carpet? by Mo http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-hardwood-flooringlaminate-over-carpet#comment-157 Mo Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:02:48 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-hardwood-flooringlaminate-over-carpet#comment-157 I'm a landlord, and if I had a tenant willing to replace my carpet with laminate, I might even give them a break on the rent !! You are improving his property. Talk to your landlord. I’m a landlord, and if I had a tenant willing to replace my carpet with laminate, I might even give them a break on the rent !! You are improving his property.
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]]> Comment on Can you install hardwood flooring/laminate over carpet? by smartgirl http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-hardwood-flooringlaminate-over-carpet#comment-156 smartgirl Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:40:11 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-hardwood-flooringlaminate-over-carpet#comment-156 It can work if you get ply wood.. nail it to the carpet through to the floor.. this will even out the pressure in regards to the laminate being placed on top.. this will also add the pressure needed from the beggining to that when you do lay the joint wood.. it will have a steady foundation.. but of course you will not have a 100% perfect resul as with striping the carpet.. this method works best with low carpets. you can take a peice from teh corner.. to see the depth of the carpet and how long you will need the nail to be.. and for the ply wood.. the heavier the better... it will weigh down the carpet.. ive done this to my downstairs room.. so far nothing has been uneven.. and my kids run around on it all day.. It can work if you get ply wood.. nail it to the carpet through to the floor.. this will even out the pressure in regards to the laminate being placed on top.. this will also add the pressure needed from the beggining to that when you do lay the joint wood.. it will have a steady foundation.. but of course you will not have a 100% perfect resul as with striping the carpet.. this method works best with low carpets. you can take a peice from teh corner.. to see the depth of the carpet and how long you will need the nail to be.. and for the ply wood.. the heavier the better… it will weigh down the carpet.. ive done this to my downstairs room.. so far nothing has been uneven.. and my kids run around on it all day..

]]> Comment on I want to install engineered wood flooring do I install a floating floor or use a staple gun? by engineered wood flooring http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-floating-floor/i-want-to-install-engineered-wood-flooring-do-i-install-a-floating-floor-or-use-a-staple-gun#comment-155 engineered wood flooring Sun, 03 May 2009 15:39:44 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-floating-floor/i-want-to-install-engineered-wood-flooring-do-i-install-a-floating-floor-or-use-a-staple-gun#comment-155 Floating floor is better than staple gun Floating floor is better than staple gun

]]> Comment on Can you install hardwood flooring/laminate over carpet? by David http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-hardwood-flooringlaminate-over-carpet#comment-153 David Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:50:38 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-hardwood-flooringlaminate-over-carpet#comment-153 If you thought you could lay laminate over carpet you definitely do not want to lay this yourself... and stay away from sharp instruments. If you thought you could lay laminate over carpet you definitely do not want to lay this yourself… and stay away from sharp instruments.

]]> Comment on What happens if you install wood floors over wavy/lumpy subfloors? by russbillen http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-152 russbillen Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:36:59 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-152 Your builder is responsible for structural issues for a minimum of three years. I would suggest that you contact the local building and planning dept. They will instruct you on how to take the proper steps in forcing the contractor resolve the problem.<br><b>References : </b><br> Your builder is responsible for structural issues for a minimum of three years. I would suggest that you contact the local building and planning dept. They will instruct you on how to take the proper steps in forcing the contractor resolve the problem.
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]]> Comment on What happens if you install wood floors over wavy/lumpy subfloors? by TALLEYMAN http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-151 TALLEYMAN Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:26:59 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-151 The builder probably didnt sand the sub-floor in areas where there was going to be carpet. Sub - floor always swells at the joints unless it didnt take any rain or snow until it got dried in. you can rent a floor sander and try to sand it. I am sure it will get saw dust everywhere. Maybe put visquine up to block the sawdust from getting to other areas of the house. Take a lot of breaks and wear a mask to keep from inhaling to much sawdust. I am a carpenter and we always sand all of our joints after the houses get dried in. Theres alot of buildes that don't do it though. good luck<br><b>References : </b><br> The builder probably didnt sand the sub-floor in areas where there was going to be carpet. Sub - floor always swells at the joints unless it didnt take any rain or snow until it got dried in. you can rent a floor sander and try to sand it. I am sure it will get saw dust everywhere. Maybe put visquine up to block the sawdust from getting to other areas of the house. Take a lot of breaks and wear a mask to keep from inhaling to much sawdust. I am a carpenter and we always sand all of our joints after the houses get dried in. Theres alot of buildes that don't do it though. good luck
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]]> Comment on What happens if you install wood floors over wavy/lumpy subfloors? by Dr Wot http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-150 Dr Wot Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:53:59 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-150 Organic (wood, cork, bamboo, etc) flooring materials will adapt to gentle undulations, and a more lumpy surface can be evened out by laying plywood first. The rougher the surface, the thicker the plywood needs to be, so this can cause issues with the bottoms of doors and etc. A quick solution (even on 'suspended' floorplates) is to get a layer of 'self-levelling' concrete or sand & cement 'screed' laid over the top; this will automatically settle out (within hours) to a perfect level. However, this can also cause issues if the doors, skirtings etc. have been fitted slightly out-of-level. A new-build house always comes with a guarantee, usually overseen by the National House Building Council. Most speculative housebuilders belong to this organisation (like a trade association, rather than an authority), and if you are not satisfied with the results when you complain to your builder, you can take your complaint to the NHBC. If your housebuilder does not belong to the NHBC, they are still obliged (like any trader) to supply a 'fit for purpose' product. Reasonably level floors (argument might arise about exactly what is reasonable) are a requirement of the Building Regulations, and a house built without these is not legal, and may be uninsurable. You can involve the Local Authority's 'building control' department, and their Trading Standards office, if there are questions as to whether a new home complies with the building regulations. If you are in the USA, then the official bodies involved will be slightly different, but it would be surprising if your state does not operate a similar system. Your housebuilder will probably (sometimes MUST) belong to an association that oversees quality issues, and the state government will have an authority who can prosecute sloppy (potentially dangerous) builders.<br><b>References : </b><br> Organic (wood, cork, bamboo, etc) flooring materials will adapt to gentle undulations, and a more lumpy surface can be evened out by laying plywood first. The rougher the surface, the thicker the plywood needs to be, so this can cause issues with the bottoms of doors and etc.

A quick solution (even on 'suspended' floorplates) is to get a layer of 'self-levelling' concrete or sand & cement 'screed' laid over the top; this will automatically settle out (within hours) to a perfect level. However, this can also cause issues if the doors, skirtings etc. have been fitted slightly out-of-level.

A new-build house always comes with a guarantee, usually overseen by the National House Building Council. Most speculative housebuilders belong to this organisation (like a trade association, rather than an authority), and if you are not satisfied with the results when you complain to your builder, you can take your complaint to the NHBC.

If your housebuilder does not belong to the NHBC, they are still obliged (like any trader) to supply a 'fit for purpose' product. Reasonably level floors (argument might arise about exactly what is reasonable) are a requirement of the Building Regulations, and a house built without these is not legal, and may be uninsurable. You can involve the Local Authority's 'building control' department, and their Trading Standards office, if there are questions as to whether a new home complies with the building regulations.

If you are in the USA, then the official bodies involved will be slightly different, but it would be surprising if your state does not operate a similar system. Your housebuilder will probably (sometimes MUST) belong to an association that oversees quality issues, and the state government will have an authority who can prosecute sloppy (potentially dangerous) builders.
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]]> Comment on What happens if you install wood floors over wavy/lumpy subfloors? by chin http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-149 chin Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:36:59 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-149 wavy/ lumpy /noise /squeaky top floor<br><b>References : </b><br> wavy/ lumpy /noise /squeaky top floor
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]]> Comment on What happens if you install wood floors over wavy/lumpy subfloors? by Gail H http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-148 Gail H Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:13:59 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-148 If the house was just built, don't touch it. This will void any warantees or guarantees you might have. It sounds to me that you have structure issues. Installing wood floors will not make it look any better, in fact worse. You will not be able to line up tounge and groove flooring. Take the bum to court and report him to any agency involved. Have an arctitect or another contractor look at the floor and structure, to determine the exact problem.<br><b>References : </b><br> If the house was just built, don't touch it. This will void any warantees or guarantees you might have. It sounds to me that you have structure issues. Installing wood floors will not make it look any better, in fact worse. You will not be able to line up tounge and groove flooring. Take the bum to court and report him to any agency involved. Have an arctitect or another contractor look at the floor and structure, to determine the exact problem.
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]]> Comment on What happens if you install wood floors over wavy/lumpy subfloors? by Carole Q http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-147 Carole Q Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:45:59 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/what-happens-if-you-install-wood-floors-over-wavylumpy-subfloors#comment-147 Did the inspector even look at it? This floor will never straighten out and anything you cosmetically do to it is still a bandaid. Unfortuneatly, if you absolutely cannot get the original builder to do it, you will have to have it redone or you will never be pleased. Sorry, not the answer you wanted. Been there. Some of those guys are great & others well. . . .<br><b>References : </b><br> Did the inspector even look at it? This floor will never straighten out and anything you cosmetically do to it is still a bandaid. Unfortuneatly, if you absolutely cannot get the original builder to do it, you will have to have it redone or you will never be pleased. Sorry, not the answer you wanted.
Been there. Some of those guys are great & others well. . . .
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