I want to install engineered wood flooring do I install a floating floor or use a staple gun?
Aug 31st, 2008 by admin
The manufacturer of your engineered product will advise you as to whether it should float or be glued. It is unlikely they will recommend nailing it. My guess is they will tell you to float it. Engineered flooring is an epoxy product that locks together when you install it. Once you have enough down, the product becomes very stable and will not move but several strips by themselves will slide all over the place. We just installed such a product. Follow the directions carefully and you should not have any problem. Make sure the subfloor if sound and flat.
Floating floor. Wood is a natural product and will need to expand and contract. It needs to be a floating floor.
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floating flooring can wear out faster than 3/4 nailed down hardwood…..check ur prices many places the 3/4 is cheaper or equal in price……
lic. gen. contractor
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you can glue a T&G and float it.
you can buy click-lock and float it;
or you can nail it.
Your preference.
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The manufacturer of your engineered product will advise you as to whether it should float or be glued. It is unlikely they will recommend nailing it. My guess is they will tell you to float it. Engineered flooring is an epoxy product that locks together when you install it. Once you have enough down, the product becomes very stable and will not move but several strips by themselves will slide all over the place. We just installed such a product. Follow the directions carefully and you should not have any problem. Make sure the subfloor if sound and flat.
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Floating floor is better than staple gun