I've seen a lot of installations of engineered floors done via gluing down the hardwood or having them float. Can you simply just nail them in? I'm thinking of a doing a self-install in a small bedroom and I don't think I'll be satisfied with floating while gluing is more work that I'm interested in doing. Is there a reason you're not supposed to nail down engineered floors as you would real hardwood, or is it an option?
They dont really float it just allows for expansion. Sure, you CAN nail them -if you really want rusty nails in your new floor! Why not follow the manufacturers recommendations?
Engineered wood is very versatile.. It can be glued, made to float or nailed down. It isn t actually a nail its a staple. Standard thickness on most ( not all) engineered wood is 5/16 and 3/8 So you require a special staple gun and staple length according to the manufacture. Rent anywhere tools are rented. As in all fastened wood, a barrier is needed under it , usually just a red rosin paper. Some thicker engineered woods a regular floor gun , using a cleat or staple can be used. With the basic tools and DIY skills, engineered wood is very easy to install. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar. GL
