Question 1

What are the different installation methods for hardwood flooring?

Accepted Answer

Nail/staple down is used for plank flooring on a wooden subfloor. Glue down is appropriate for hardwood flooring attached to dry, cured concrete. Floating involves attaching boards to each other without adhering to the subfloor, allowing the floor to move as a unit.

Question 2

What is the recommended installation method for wider planks?

Accepted Answer

Gluing and nailing the board is highly recommended when installing flooring planks of 4” and wider.

Question 3

When is glue down installation appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Glue down may be very appropriate especially when attaching hardwood flooring to a dry and fully cured concrete, especially when nailing isn’t an option.

Question 4

What is the main advantage of the floating installation system?

Accepted Answer

The main advantage of the floating installation system is that the whole hardwood floor moves as a unit, which helps reduce cracks between boards.

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