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Hardwood flooring installation notes
Some important details to remember before, during, and after installation of hardwood flooring are:
• Unfinished wood floors are generally less expensive purchase-wise, but they entail considerably more work. They require installation, sanding, and finishing. It is recommended that installation of unfinished flooring be left to professionals. On the other hand, pre-finished wood flooring requires installation only.
• It is not recommended that a unidirectional strip or plank floor be installed using the glue-down method. Instead, attach strip or plank to an appropriate subfloor using cleats, nails, or staples.
• Engineered strip, plank, and parquet can use the glue-down method over subfloor materials.
• Solid parquet hardwood flooring can be glued directly to a concrete slab in widths of 5/16”, 3/8”, and 7/16”. Parquet any thicker requires the use of a vapor retarder. NOTE: Always conduct a concrete slab moisture test before installing parquet to make sure the surface is adequate for installation.
• Longstrip planks are designed for floating installation, but most can be glued or stapled down as well.
• When installing solid wood flooring over a radiant heating system, use strips 3” wide or less.
• Wood flooring installed over a heating plant or non-insulated heating ducts may develop cracks unless protection from heat is provided. It is recommended that a double layer of 15lb (or a single layer of 30lb) asphalt felt/building paper, or ½” standard insulation board between joists under the flooring, be installed. CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL FOR MORE GUIDANCE.
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