Some manufacturers allow glue down of their click and fold / lock engineered wood floors. Check websites for info.
If we can nail it down we use (prefinished) hardwood. If we have to glue it down (on slab) we use engineered. You can certainly use engineered in any application whether nail down, glue down, or even floating. There really aren't many compelling reasons to use solid anymore beyond prestige and the fact that is has zero chemical emissions. Engineered can be refinished just like solid, as long as the top veneer is think enough. If you plan to be in your house long enough to refinish the floor, use an engineered with a 3mm+ top veneer.
engineered floors such as pergo or Armstrong should float on a supplied pad because the will expand and contract with weather conditions
Yes, it must be a glue down wood or a floating wood floor.
No it's impossibleEdit: I would have to disagree with this answer. Typically, you would not glue click lock hardwood floors, but if the floor is level and even you could both click it and glue it. It's not necessary, but you could do it.ANS 3 - If the click-lock flooring is laid properly it should be on thin wavy foam sheet. -It's supposed to 'float' ! If this is left out and the laminate is glued to sub floor, chances are good that it will start to separate in much used areas. -NOT a good idea to glue it
Any wood glue will work great for hardwood floors, but make sure it's compatible with your wood type.
Some manufacturers allow glue down of their click and fold / lock engineered wood floors. Check websites for info.
Yes you can, but it's not recommended due to the different expansion rates of plywood and narrow strips of hardwood. -All the experts will tell you it should be angle-nailed.
Scrape as much as you can with a metal spatula then use Goof Off to get the rest. It will NOT harm hardwood floors.
If your hardwood flooring has ANY kind of finish on it, acetone will ruin it.
No, usually the varnish used on hardwood floors is resistant to turpentine. I would rather use Goof Off if I was removing carpet glue.
If we can nail it down we use (prefinished) hardwood. If we have to glue it down (on slab) we use engineered. You can certainly use engineered in any application whether nail down, glue down, or even floating. There really aren't many compelling reasons to use solid anymore beyond prestige and the fact that is has zero chemical emissions. Engineered can be refinished just like solid, as long as the top veneer is think enough. If you plan to be in your house long enough to refinish the floor, use an engineered with a 3mm+ top veneer.
No. Nail polish remover (usually acetone or a similar solvent) will not disolve cyanoacrylics (super glue) once the super glue has hardened.
To remove hardwood glue from hardwood floors, you can use a scraper or putty knife to carefully scrape off the excess glue. Then, use a cloth dampened with warm water to gently wipe away any remaining residue. If the glue is stubborn, you can try using a hardwood floor cleaner specifically designed to remove adhesive residue.
Definitely not, it should be angle nailed.
Not the best idea. Hardwood floor should be angle nailed down, but obviously you cant do that. I think hardwood flooring would dry out and separate in places if glued.
engineered floors such as pergo or Armstrong should float on a supplied pad because the will expand and contract with weather conditions