The installation of hardwood floors by the glue down method is used predominately on concrete slabs.
How to install glue down engineered wood flooring over concrete.
Glue down hardwood floors on concrete.
When working on a clean concrete subfloor the glue down method is often the go to choice.
Set the expansion gap.
The glue down method of engineered wood flooring installation is typically the most common and creates a highly stable floor.
Other products are better suited for a nail down installation where they are secured to a wood subfloor with nails or staples.
Boards adhere well to the rough surface of the concrete subfloor and therefore lead to less gaps or planks lifting and buckling.
Some engineered wood flooring products are designed for a glue down application when installing flooring over a concrete slab.
Glue down installation over a concrete subfloor.
Installing a glue down engineered hardwood floor.
Lay spacers along the walls to create the expansion gap specified in the manufacturer s instructions.
Installing engineered wood flooring is a great project for the diyer who desires the look of a professional wood floor with the strength and longevity offered by its sturdy design.