This allows the planks to fit together sort of like puzzle pieces with each row held down by the row next to it.
How to install engineered hardwood tongue and groove flooring.
This helps to prevent movement of the wood and keeps each of the planks flat with their neighbor.
Most engineered wood floors are milled with tongue and groove t g construction.
Prep layout installation and finishing tips for tongue and groove floors.
Note that some engineered hardwood flooring products have a click lock design.
Here s how to install click lock engineered hardwood flooring.
Use 1 2 inch spacers to assist in maintaining the 1 2 inch expansion gap between the first row of flooring planks and the wall.
Apply wood glue to the tongue and groove seams.
Although tongue and groove solid hardwood flooring does fit together it must still be nailed to a subfloor.
Installing tongue and groove floors engineered pre finished or bare wood is among the most popular diy projects and for good reason.
When installing additional rows work from left to right.
Immediately wipe up any glue that squeezes through the boards.