How to Install Prefinished Hardwood Floor: Glue Down Technique DIY Mryoucandoityourself
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- I am doing hardwood floor installation for almost 17 years and in this video, you'll find some tips and answers to the question of how to install a prefinished hardwood floor using glue-down techniques.
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Thank you so-o-o much!
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Thanks!
@@MrYoucandoityourself quick question why did you start in the middle of the floor ? Ive beem laying hard surface floors for 7 years and only have done this technique with tile ??
Michael Edwards I believe you start in the middle, or really you start where you enter the room so your boards lay visually straight down the hall into the room. You start in a corner and the room is not square you could end up looking wonky down the hall. And I agree, great video!
This guy is goos no doubt about it,I read a few comments from people who think they know how to do it,!
I’ve been flooring thirty five years and got a lot of experience give this guy the credit he’s due
Well done mate👍
Quality workmanship is beautiful to watch. Thank you.
Thanks for your warm comment!
Thanks for the great instruction. I have a hallway with several decorative walls that stick out in different places so this will help me be able to layout the "baseline" then work off of it to fill in the spaces.
Sounds great!
Excellent job you gave me the confidence that maybe I can do this
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Very professional What tape do you recommend ?
I am using 3M yellow tape I from Home Depot. You can find in painters department.
Wish this contractor lived near me. He's the best!
Thanks for your comment! I am living in Vancouver BC
Hello there, nice job you're doing. I am about to do my DYI installation in the entire house. About 150m2. Why do you start in the middle of the room? And where would you recommend starting laying the floor? I have an idea to start in the Hall and continue to the living room/ kitchen as they are together. The idea is to have the same floor over the whole house with no dilatation. Can you please advise?
Send me pictures on my Facebook page. I have a look. Thanks!
@@MrYoucandoityourself I did
Box stores suggest using a 75lb roller - seems like you don't need it - what do you do to ensure the bond is good?
Hi Joe, a very good question! Most of the glue surface tension is very strong. If you put hardwood flooring board to the glue already and want to lift it up, believe me, it not so easy. Another thinks, engineered hardwood floor special made for the glue-down installation and very flexible. Leveling should be within, but if you don't believe glue, put boxes on top after installation. If some spots, sometimes, make a sound I put more heavy stuff like a basket with glue or two baskets. Make sense?
@@MrYoucandoityourself Thank you, I was thinking that just walking on it after it has be placed would work...
Have you ever used Quietwalk Plus in a double glue down install?
Yes, I used it only for floating types of installation. This is for double glue down- www.homedepot.ca/product/technoflex-technofloor-100-sq-ft-4-ft-x-25-ft-x-0-125-in-rubber-acoustic-underlayment/1001647756
@@MrYoucandoityourself the reason I ask is because the manufacturer is stating that Quietwalk Plus is used for floating, glue down and nail down installation of laminate, engineered and solid wood. My understanding is that the standard Quietwalk is just for floating floors and a version for luxury vinyl flooring. Thank You 🙏🏻 I’ll keep doing research on this.
Ok
Is the same method used for a 45 degree? Or Can you start in the corner? its a replacement and the baseboards are still installed. Any help is appreciated.
Hi Penny, yes, it's the same technics. Leave a gap between hardwood floor and baseboard. After finishing installation install shoe base on the bottom of the baseboard to cover the gap. Here it is - th-cam.com/video/9ZJFF90qfs8/w-d-xo.html
My comment is about doing the opposite, is it possibke to remove a glued down hardwood floor as above while saving the boards?
Hi Colin, when glue is dry you just can cut bird off.
What is the finish of your surface? is it a concrete slab? how do you manage to make your hard wood floors even? are they Tongue and Groove? thanks
+Jayson Tabia Do you mean a subfloor? Yes, it is a concrete and I did concrete subfloor levelling before wood floor installation. This wood floor has tongue and groove. Thank you for watching.
Should I be concerned about moisture on a concrete subfloor? If so, can I glue down 1/4" plywood and then nail the flooring to the plywood?
Hi, you have to check moister before start any installation. If it's in a basement, sometimes there is a moister that is too high and only you can do a floating floor with a moister barrier. Thanks
I'd like to have installed solid hardwoods, but my installer and other people are against it due to moisture problems. You never had cupping or gapping? thank you a lot!
High moisture is a big problem for solid wood. Listen to your hardwood flooring specialists. Maybe you need to change the type of material?
Does there not need to be a water barrier on the concrete?
Moisture barrier we installed on ground floor, this floor not ground and also with radiant heat. Here is example with moisture protection- th-cam.com/video/h5KBqKEgNL8/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video! We are planning to install engineered wood for our first floor on slab. The house already has glued-down engineered wood for the living room,is it necessary that I match the installation type? One installer said I can go with click-lock with a moisture barrier as this is easy to repair if needed...there is no need of glue-down installation needed. Another installer said that to get the same feel as the pre-existing floor, glue-down is needed. Confused about this, can you please clarify on this? Thanks!
Very rarely I did installation new floor over existing. Most of the old floor we are removing, because the need to make leveling, door jamb need cut too high, this is not good, noise from the old floor as well.
@@MrYoucandoityourself Sorry I should have been clear. We are removing carpet and putting down the engineered wood for the family room. The living/dining room already has eng-wood floor.
I love these wood floors. What are they?
Walnut.
This is a very good video. If someone were to get some of that adhesive on the surface of the wood. How would you recommend removing it?
+steven sutton If it is fresh - use regular napkins and take it away immediately. This is the best way to make your job clean.
And is that a regular cheap rubber mallet you use to bang the boards together? Im installing my first glue down job this weekend and im confident I can do i just want the tips to do it right. As always, thank you..
I am installing a Swiss krono laminate and planning to direct stick it down... I just hate the movement in floating floors.
I can't find any info on gluing swiss krono laminate, do you know if its okay?
Hi, I know some guys glued down laminate. It's possible if the lock is overlapping. But not anyone manufacturer recommend do it. It's only your responsibility.
do you have a video when you connect engendering floor(on the glue) and tiles ??? Thank you so much
How To Install Hardwood Floors over Plywood Subfloor Mryoucandoityourself th-cam.com/video/FEof_a94l9c/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for making this video us on your techniques. I have installed a floating laminate floor, but now I am going to install my first glue-down engineered hardwood floor. I certainly understand the need for holding the freshly-laid boards with masking tape, but I don't know why you recommend white tape for higher quality flooring and blue painter's tape for lower quality flooring. Why the difference?
Hi, Good question, blue tape cost two times more, but work the same.
blue one is used for cars
The 1/2 in. Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring I am installing by glueing, says to install across the direction of the floor joists (perpendicular). The dimensions of the room are 13 x 22 and I want to run the boards the short direction (same as joist direction) for several reasons. The joists are 2x12 pine and 16" on center. The sub floor is AdvanTech Flooring 23/32 CAT PS2-10 Tongue and Groove OSB Subfloor (glued with PL400). Directions want me to add an additional 1/2 OSB which I find unnecessary as this new construction seems very very solid. Also using the same glue as you. Finally, great video and expertise and explanation for starting in the middle. Thanks in advance, Kevin
Good question. We never glue engendered floor over OSB, only over plywood or concrete. So, I would recommend you glue ( PL400 )and screw plywood(3/8" or 1/2" or more) across joists and then install floor. Don't forget leave a gap between plywood sheets. I have some videos about adding extra plywood. Thanks.
MrYoucandoityourself why should we line up in the middle? or do we have to follow a straight wall?
It came from my practice.
Ok so its always an easier way to line up from a long wall? I've been doing nailed floor but now im starting to work with glue down i thoughtbi was missing some steps
I have lot of videos about glue down. You can learn.
I am installing 3/4" thick 7" wide engineered hardwood onto OSB that has radiant heat underneath. This installation is supported by the flooring manufacturer (Superior Flooring, Canada). I am using Mapei Ultrabond 985 glue. Should I use a 1/4" x 1/4" square trowel? Or should I use the trowel clip that Mapei provides? I have been told to use Mapei's trowel clip to get the moisture barrier feature of the glue, but Mapei says the moisture barrier doesn't work when using over radiant heat. It seems the 1/4" x 1/4" would be easier to spread. Any suggestions?
Hi Brad, I never used sguare trowel, because you will spend a lot of glue without any reason. Main thinks is grooves. If it’s high and standing so long and glue not coming down this is what you need. Mapei glue not the best in this class. Price too high but quality components not so good. If you using glue and this brand recommend you to use special clip- use it, because if you will have some problem with installation , manufacturer will pay expanses otherwise it will be your problem. Also I prefer triangle grooves. I have videos where I showed trowels what I used. Thanks!
@@MrYoucandoityourself what glue do you like for 3/4" engineered over OSB ?
@@bradstiff9075 Bona or Bostik EFA.
@@MrYoucandoityourself Thank you for all the help. I wish you were in Colorado. I have a question about direction of the floor. Normally, you lead with the tongue side so you can nail it in. Is that the same with glue down? Or does it not matter?
@@bradstiff9075 Hi Brad, good question! For glue down not important to start from the wall, I am starting from the longest visible line ( hallway, living room with dining area, etc.) It comes from my experience. After installing the straight longest line you can do the installation from both sides. I have a few videos on how to check the line, how to spread the glue, how to glue the blocks to avoid moving this line, and how to tape together boards to avoid gaps. Some flooring materials are easy to install backward. Thanks!
When you trile glue like that you lock in air pockets you must finish with straight trile lines to allow air to escape as you lay any tile or flooring for more bonding
Hi Dave, this is right installation. Read instructions, it's just you personal ideas. Thanks!
How thick is it enough to apply the glue? 1cm, 0,5mm?
I am using 6 mm notched trowel.
Good video,bit fast though. I am going to install a engineered floor myself in 18x18 room (has a corner fireplace) with heated concrete floors.This is my first time . I am still not decided if I should do a floating floor or glue down. What is your recommendation, I am ready to put extra labour for glue down
Hi vclifford, I have tons of videos glue down installation. Here is one - th-cam.com/video/o_61Iiv2U-M/w-d-xo.html
what adhesive do you recommend for wide plank, engineered onto concrete slab?
Hi, I am using Bostik, Bona, Mapei brands. Just you need to choose what do you need, regular, with moisture protection or sound protection as well.
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So, what is that grayish-colored surface receiving the wood flooring? I’m sure it isn’t masonry.
Concrete subfloor with radiant heat.
Which adhesive do you recommend for a bamboo floor installation over concrete slab?
Hi Michael, For engineered bamboo floor - you can use any flooring glue, but if it's 3/4" solid bamboo - the best way to nail it down.
The bamboo I have is 7/16" and it's gong over concrete. I didn't know you could nail to concrete! Thank you so much for the reply!
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Can you/should you glue to wood subfloor?
Hi Steve, yes,I did it many times.
@@MrYoucandoityourself so, it doesn’t become detached? My current 3-year old nail-down Bellawood floor is becoming detached, and squeaks like crazy when we walk on it. I want to try something that’ll stay down!
Maybe in your house very hot and dry?
@@MrYoucandoityourself nothing unusual ... I have good HVAC. Maybe the flooring have not properly acclimated before it was installed. Something is not right. Cost me a lot of money to put it in - very disappointing and I do t know how to fix it.
Looking for practical advice on a topic that is apparently not normally found. Or at least I can't find anything. What I will describe may be unusual, but is it possible to get good results, and what are the factors that must be attended to?
An Atlanta area NWFA member/contractor is willing and ready to install 1500 SF of 3/4" x 4-3/4" T&G prefinished solid Acacia directly on my existing white oak floor, by gluing and stapling. The desire is to avoid removing the old Oak, which involves cutting out where some remodeled walls rest on the Oak.
RUN DOWN OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
- Main floor is joists over a dry basement, with original 3/4" plywood subfloor
- Half the main floor is still covered with original 3/4" x 2-1/4" white oak, 18 years old. The original Oak appears flat, stable, and does not show gaps even in winter.
- The other half was carpet, which was recently replaced with TruFlor 3/4" T&G OSB, thoroughly screwed down.
- So the old oak and new OSB are flush where they meet in various places
- The goal is to cover the entire main floor in 3/4" x 4-3/4" Acaia, over the Oak and OSB
- The NWFA contractor claims to have experience successfully doing this :o
PROPOSED STEPS:
- rough sand through the old finish on the oak to promote glue adhesion
- Install Acacia over white oak and TruFlor OSB using urethane glue AND staples into Oak (and OSB)
- Maintain same orientation of the wider Acaia over the narrower Oak
MY QUESTIONS:
- Is there any way this can come out good, and what will it take?
- Where can I get reliable information about doing this, and detailed explanations? :roll:
- Will it be possible to drive staples into the old white oak? :twisted:
- What can go wrong, and why? :x
- Will the glue help assure a solid installation?
Thank you for your thoughtful advice!
James in Marietta, Georgia
It is hard to give distance advises. But I'll give one of them for you:
If you don't believe company which you invited to make this job (because you have doubts) I would invite several different floor installers (companies) and listened to their opinions (it is free!). Only after you got several opinions you'll make right decision.
We have a remodel room that has half, concrete subfloor (old part of the room) and half, plywood (new addition) - can I glue engineered floorboards straight across the room from one to the other?
Yes,if there same level.I did it many times.
Just remember when it comes up your most likly gunna have to replace the wood sub floor
thanks so much for the tips, but got to ask, have you install any glue down on the "Warmboard" where it an aluminum surface?
Hi, I don't have experiences with this material.
Nice video. What brand of glue did you use?
Bostik Best.
Thanks
Do you know how much for labor per sqft like this?
Thank you!
3.5
You’re amazing 💪🏽🇺🇸
Thanks!
I've been shopping for a hardwood floor for my 2nd floor condo living room and have been told I need to go with engineered click because my floor is concrete. Did you have any problems with moisture or were you concerned about that at all? I really want to put down the real wood flooring.
If you can not measure the moisture,just in case - put poly, then - underlayment and then - your floating engineered floor. Or you can put underlayment which already has poly and then - your hardwood.
If you really want solid wood on concrete, you can use Elastilon ....Lumber Liquidators has everything you will need :)
How many cartridges of glue did you need for the full room?
Hi, One of 5 Gallon bucket for 180 s.f.
Great techniques. I have engineered floor joists with 3/4" particle board sub-floor. Would like to put 3/4"oak on it. Would really prefer to glue it. Could I have your suggestions? Thank you.
3/4 solid wood better nail down.
Found my answer;))thanks👍
I would never glue any hardwood flooring to a concrete floor due to the moisture issue of an on grade slab. I would consider it on a above grade concrete like a second floor or higher. Might do this with an engineered wood product on a grade slab, maybe.
Hi David, it depends on what moisture in your concrete slab. If it's up to 4 percent, you can put moisture sealer or glue with moisture protection, if it's higher - you can install only floating floor, better install vinyl, because water not affected vinyl. Thanks!
Here is some idea - th-cam.com/video/3ydIqnZv6mE/w-d-xo.html
I noticed you laid that long board (3rd or fourth strip) based on positioning of the seams from other lines.Is that because this brand uses varied board lengths? Do you also use that method with uniform-length boards?
Yes, same method.
glue i had set within 5 seconds, i swear. first hardwood install i looked like an idiot. but i did a perfect job everywhere else, so it was no biggie
Thanks for your comment!
Been in construction for 20 plus years and have never seen a floor like this started in the center. What advantage is there to this? Thanks
Hi Justin,
Watch this video, maybe you'll find answer - th-cam.com/video/YXNsnfC7eWw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for that video . I want to install wood floor over an existing wood floor. Is there any advantage of glueing it instead of using nails?
In this case it is better to remove the old one.
how do you clean up the glue that gets on the floor? We had a guy come isntall 1400sf of floor and it's got all kinds of little spots with glue stains..
There are different floor glue cleaners (for each type of glue). The more earlier you start cleaning - the better. Some of glue easy to clean with warm water and piece of rug (just a bit wet).
Do you level the floor before u start installing it?
Yes, I did. Thanks for watching!!
Does the boards have a groove for installation
Yes, it’s tongue and groove.
Very cool. You make this look way to easy!! Great video.
+TIG57 Thank you for watching!
Hi :) If I do my hardwood floor using this techniques (glue + mask tape + breaks) can I walk on this floor before glue will be dry? Someone told me I can't step on floor next 24 hours because i will make gaps between planks. On this movie I saw you're walking on new floor instantly after flooring :)
And I would like you ask about hardwood floor - tiled floor (bathroom) transition. Can I connect them tight and leave gap on other side like you did it on your another movie hardwood-marble transition?
Olo Bolo If you want walking on new installed floor you should tape it and then walk. And yes, you can install transition you want.
MrYoucandoityourself Thank you for advise :)
Great video! Does the glue acts as a moisture barrier between concrete slab and wood floors?
Hi Carlos, it should be, but if you need real moisture protection, you can use glue with vapor- lock. Or you can put moisture barrier first and then glue. I have videos about it. Check it out. Thanks
@@MrYoucandoityourself Thank you! I will look up those videos
Should always use the grey rubber flooring Mallet to avoid damage from being too hard and marks that the others color’s leave behind..
I use what I like. You can use grey.
How do you remove the hot glued brakes?
Just hit with a hammer.
What blade do you use for strand bamboo?
Gracias. Maestro 🙏🍺🍺🤗👍
Thanks!
Привет , мне очень нужен твой совет.
Я уложил natural wood 3/4 на клей Mapei eco 995.
Старался работать очень аккуратно но если смотреть на просвет то весь пол в моих отпечатках, перепробовал все средства не стирается.
Что делать ????
Может есть какая-то жидкость типа oil sealant???
Я бы позвонил тебе но не знаю куда.
www.pelletierdecosurfaces.com/en/outils-et-accessoires/94034-32#:~:text=Ultrabond%20Urethane%20Cleaner%20is%20a,surface%20of%20prefinished%20wood%20flooring.
Привет, это должно помочь, есть такжеBostik cleaner. Только проверь эти клинэры на какой нибудь обрезке. Потому что они снимают лак с поверхности иногда.
The only thing I find wrong with this video is that I'm watching a true professional install a hardwood floor at his speed. There are so many movements and decisions you are making that have been reduced to muscle memory over the years of your career that the average homeowner is going to not know how to do. The layout, the trowling, the not getting glue everywhere. Great video though.
Hi, thanks for your comment!
Why should you start in the middle of the room?
Just wondering.
Thank you
I am finding the longest way, made straight line and started. I did it because very hard to find straight walls. This is the point. Thanks
2:55 he cut that board with his pencil!
What's the expansion gap required for 20 mm thick solid wood?
Lord bucket head
Ricardo buenas Trevino
probably a dumb question ,but can you glue timber flooring to an already tiled floor
I have never done it. Usually people do like this:
1. Remove tile (totally)
2. Level a subfloor
3. Install wood floor.
I finished my project however ihave some gaps in between the wood that i was not happy with is there anything i can do to fix it? 😕 thanks
If your gaps are 1/16 or less you can fill them up with wood filler. Just find a color which fits to your floor color. But if your gaps are bigger - no way. You have to remove existing hardwood and install new one.
When you install hardwood with glue you should make it tight with a rubber hummer and white tape. Keep tape for 12-24 hours and then remove. You can find lots of my videos how to work with a rubber hummer and use a white tape.
can i use a glue down for 3/4 teak solid wood prefinished floors on slab or do i have to install a subfloor and nait it down
Open one box of material and put all pieces together as tight as possible. If they straight and you don't see gaps between them - you can glue this floor. If not - you need wood subfloor and nail down.
Mr. you can do it yourself also put in laminate floors through 3 foot doorways with no T molding and doesn’t tell the customer that the manufacturer will not warranty the floor
Most customers don't care. They'd rather have no transitions than to keep the warranty. Plus, it always depends on the company as well. Most say to place a transition in doorway areas greater than 5 feet, not three. But still, if you maintain your gaps, all should be well. Remember, laminate does not expand/contract as much as solid wood does. Flooring manufacturers actually make a bigger deal than necessary because they're looking out for their necks, not because of the problems. And to be honest, most problems are generated from the installer, not the material.
How in the world does the first row you laid not move? With hitting the boards into place you really get no movement?
I have my own trick for this. Watch here: th-cam.com/video/ZUAOupDmaCs/w-d-xo.html
I don't explain anything in English here, but you'll understand.
Hi thanks for the video. Do you have a video on how to rack the floor? I am trying to understand how to lay the hardwood without the end joints lining up.
Good idea! I'll make it. Thanks!
MrYoucandoityourself
Actually it is nothing unusual... Just put the flat ends tight to each other. You can glue them or nail-down.
what is that 1/2 inch 3/8ths?
Hi, Here is 3/4 inch engineered walnut hardwood floor.
How can you clean glue off when it's dry ?
Week or 2 later ?
I always keep my floor clean and don't make a mess with glue, because there is some trick for it Just watch this video and you'll understand: th-cam.com/video/CZB5Pvwxg0I/w-d-xo.html.
Good info. Unfortunately some of the advice was flashed across the screen too damn fast. But thanks for making it.
Thanks for your comment!
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Are you gluing the planks to the sub floor or do you place a underlayment first? If underlayment, what do you recommend? Thanks for the video..very helpful.
Yes, I am gluing planks to the subfloor directly. If you want to install with underlayment and use glue-down technique - I recommend a cork underlayment (6 mm). So, you should glue cork first and than glue floor on it.
MrYoucandoityourself is there a underlayment that I can staple down? I don't want to glue anything to the subfloor just in case I have to remove it later. I'd rather not go through the hassle of pulling up something glued down rather I just staple it down. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
One other question. Is it okay to place kitchen cabinets on top of engineered flooring that's been glued down?
Thank you. I am going to glue down unfinished raw wood directly on basement concrete floor :)
OK, don't forget about moister protection.
MrYoucandoityourself I will . Thank you very much.
Make sure to put down 3/4 inch ply and nail it if it's a 3/4 solid floor or you're going to have buckling in time. Solid floors move a ton. Especially if you're in a wet climate. Basements normally get damp.
Oops.....Thank you for reminding.
What is poly? The glue?
Glue.
No floor underlayment needed? Please educate me if not needed
Hi Alex,If you have sound protection restriction you have to use underlayment or glue with sound protection, like Ultra-Set® SingleStep2™. Thanks!
thank you mr you can do it your self
Thanks!
Do you always start in the middle of the room
No. It depends of the general plan of the house/apartment. Sometimes I start form the stairs, sometimes - from the fireplace, from the wall, from the hallway and so on.
It looks easy because it is easy. If you can measure and cut, anyone can do it.
You are right!
It's good but starting in the middle is unnecessary!! Just measure the boards and make a rip if necessary to start!! Also glue down wood goes tongue into groove not groove into tongue! It's done that way to stop excess glue from going in the groove!!!
The goal of starting from the middle of the room or hallway - gets straight line all the way. I am the best in the glue down installation!
why did you start in the middle of the room? can I start from wall first?
It's up to you. In this project I had to install hardwood flooring in long-long hallway which connected to the living and other rooms. To make straight line in a hallway I started from there. The walls are not always straight.
thanks a lot
I hace a small office space I will practice there first
K Kumorkiewicz Good luck in your project.
Nice
Thanks!
Lol I was wondering about the importance of different colors of masking tape?
Is MVP enough to take the place of a plastic membrane when installing on slab?
Hi John, we are used MVP only for ground floor with normal moister level to protect in a future moister problem.If in your project moister not normal , use poly and floating installation.Thanks!
my first day on the job was terrible, teach meee!!!
What do you want to know? Give your questions!
We always start in the corner of the room closest to outside, im unsure why, and i really need to know after we lay our first part of glue what kind of pieces do i need? long boards cut ends, plane pieces, all of them..? or does it depend on the size and shape of the room?
justin erp
First line always starts with the longest board. Second - shorter then the first, the third - shorter than the second.
Is it the same technique for a plywood subfloor??
+wasinphilly Yes.
Thank you so much, judging my the callouses on his knuckles he's done this before.
Oh, yes, you are right.
Mike
no underlament?
Hi Tom, there is glue down main floor. No sound protection required.
MrYoucandoityourself hard on the feet and back!!!!
Hey bud they sell mallets for what your foot is doing. Js
I used what I like. Thanks.
MrYoucandoityourself I bet your floors are gap open
No backbutter?
Yes.
you dont backbutter glue down floor, thats stupid lol
Wonder if it hurts when he hits his hand with that hammer. Lol.
Good joke :)
after laying 25 years of all kinds of wooden floors, this is the most idiot way of starting to lay a floor I have seen. You always start with this kind of floor on the longest wall. Not in the center! Center work is for fishbone or other high quality flooring but not this simple floor.
Show me how to do it. It's time for you to make a video.
I think Dennis is right. If installation starts in the center, then it needs to cut the wood on both sides of the wall to finish unless you can make a precise measurement.
You can measure from the long wall few full boards plus 1/4 and start from the middle of the room. Here is no problem.
I always get the longest wall from the house.. Measure 30 1/4 and move on from there... My my 3 person crew we get 1800 sq in a top 3 hours time.. With the polyurethane glue 0 hollow spots/dritac.
Dennis Cebu Hi I have to lay with the solid floor my flat, and maybe you can help me.. it's the second floor and actually there is a plywood right now... coul I glue it the solid oak on plywood?
thanks
best way to install glue down flooring is tell customer you dont install glue down flooring lol
You are expert!
from what I've seen and come to experience, this is not the correct glue for a solid hardwood.
at least that's not what the manufacturer and buckets say......?
My guess its engineered judging by its width.
用鐵捶敲啦！
Thanks for watching.
Ah ah ah ...Not using Lixies huh
1/ he started wrong 2/ You can see he started hitting with the mallet first planks when you glue engineered or solid wood flooring it tongue and groves like puzzles.
You use the mallet gently when the first row of floor is dry not aggressively.
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太慢了
Thanks for watching.
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