Installing Engineered Wood Flooring Floating

While all wood floors expand and contract due to changes in temperature and humidity engineered hardwood is more stable than solid wood floors because of the way it s constructed.

Installing engineered wood flooring floating.

But now half of the flooring he installs is engineered made of thin sheets of wood glued together like plywood. Jeff hosking a flooring consultant for this old house first began laying floors 35 years ago back then 90 percent of his work was installing solid wood strips with nails. Engineered hardwood is made up of layers of real hardwood and high. Set the transition on the subfloor.

Overlap the flooring on either side but leave a 5 16 inch gap against the floating floor. Floating involves attaching or clicking the panels which blocks out moisture. I talk more about why i chose engineered hardwood in this post. When installing additional rows work from left to right.

Floating is the most common installation method for engineered wood although gluing is also an option. Installing a floating engineered hardwood floor. Depending on the product you choose hardwood flooring can be nailed down glued down or installed with the floating installation technique. A floating engineered wood flooring installation on concrete can be an excellent choice if your subfloor is below grade.

Apply wood glue to the tongue and groove seams. It s also a great option if you choose to incorporate a radiant heat system don t forget the vapor. Floating engineered wood flooring problems mainly come from moisture and not taking the proper steps to ensure the wood is protected from underneath the main drawback of using a floating floor installation for the engineered wood is the initial extra step to secure the boards. Engineered wood floors are easy to install and resistant to moisture making them a great alternative to traditional hardwood floors.

Then cut a piece of transition to fit between the doorjambs. Avoid installing hardwood in areas with excess moisture and follow manufacturers recommendations for underlayment and relative humidity. I researched a ton of different flooring options from vinyl plank to tile. Install the finish trim photo by kolin smith.

Install the first row. With shaw hardwood floors you have several different installation options.