Boards adhere well to the rough surface of the concrete subfloor and therefore lead to less gaps or planks lifting and buckling.
How to install glue down engineered wood flooring on concrete.
When working on a clean concrete subfloor the glue down method is often the go to choice.
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The installation of hardwood floors by the glue down method is used predominately on concrete slabs.
Some engineered wood flooring products are designed for a glue down application when installing flooring over a concrete slab.
Applications are more prominent with residential construction in sunbelt areas commercial locations and high rise dwellings.
Glue down hardwood floors on concrete.
Apply the glue to a small area.
Installing engineered wood flooring is a great project for the diyer who desires the look of a professional wood floor with the strength and longevity offered by its sturdy design.
In this video we show you how to glue down a prefinished engineered hardwood floor over a concrete slab.
Lay spacers along the walls to create the expansion gap specified in the manufacturer s instructions.
Set the expansion gap.