I have a second floor condo with a plywood sub floor. It is cheaper to go with the nail down installation instead of the glue down. I'm wondering what the benefits/disadvantages are with these installations.THX!
you glue and screw, don't use nails on a floor!
i does not do it except the producer recommends it. frequently the sole timber flooring that is glued down is the thinner (often 3/8). you will would desire to nail down something it fairly is 3/4 thick.
Glue down is mainly used when only a concrete foundation floor is available...On the other hand, a plywood subfloor is ideal for the naildown installation method creating a much more firm & sound floor.
do not overlook the floating floor systems by pergo and other mfg.you neither nail or glue butsnap lock over a media and seal edges with a silicone to eliminate moisture and allow proper expansion.and these products are the true engineered flooring and the high end are solid wood and durable pre finished
Chabby is right about the glue being used in a slab situation. The glue is used also as a partial protection from moisture in the way. Glue gives you a quieter floor overall when used on a wood subfloor but still wont stop sub floor noise, which is the cause of a lot of floor noise. Glue is more expensive and causes for a slower install so you ll be charged more in the long run ( but is a good installation method It is a good way to do engineered wood but is more expensive, can be very messy for some one not used to working with it. Staples ( used in most all of engineered wood installation) are a good , fast way to install these floors but can be noisy since most guys,gals won t put in the proper amount of staples( or long enough) and proper paper to stop the squeaks that develop later. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar. GL
