Install underlayment on clean level subfloor.
How to install glue down engineered hardwood floor.
Before the installation begins it is important to perform a thorough job site inspection.
Blind nail wood flooring.
Engineered wood flooring installation labor basic basic labor to install engineered wood floor with favorable site conditions.
Use a cleaner or special floor wipes designed for engineered wood flooring to immediately remove any glue that may have squeezed through the boards.
Continue installing the floor when you reach the end of the floor stop and leave enough space to comfortably exit the room without stepping on the new floor.
In part 3 we will examine the pros and cons of choosing the glue down method of installation.
Cull and blend flooring.
As you have read in part 1 part 2 there are multiple methods of installing hardwood flooring both engineered and solid.
Boards adhere well to the rough surface of the concrete subfloor and therefore lead to less gaps or planks lifting and buckling.
When working on a clean concrete subfloor the glue down method is often the go to choice.
Includes planning equipment and material acquisition area preparation and protection setup and cleanup.