Comments on: How to Install Glue Down Hardwood Flooring https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 20:52:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.1 By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/comment-page-1/#comment-249453 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:55:05 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=560#comment-249453 In reply to Liz.

Hi Liz,

Thank you for getting in touch! I would suggest laying down a large plastic sheet to cover the floors completely. Tape the plastic up onto the wall or baseboard to ensure no water can get through. As long as the floor does not get too wet or you clean up any spills right away you shouldn’t have any issues. Please let us know if you have any other questions!

]]> By: Liz https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/comment-page-1/#comment-249382 Sat, 04 Mar 2017 20:22:32 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=560#comment-249382 We are remodeling our home and have wood floors (7″ hickory). I need to paint and install wallpaper, will I have a problem with the floors cupping? Thanks a ton for your help.

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/comment-page-1/#comment-182692 Tue, 01 Dec 2015 15:50:13 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=560#comment-182692 In reply to Keng.

Hi Keng,

Thank you for getting in touch! We have a few options under the Tungsten brand and would need to know the specific product to comment on proper installation. Please give us a call at 1-877-631-2845 and one of our product experts would be happy to answer all of your questions!

]]> By: Keng https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/comment-page-1/#comment-182529 Mon, 30 Nov 2015 22:17:45 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=560#comment-182529 Can the Tungston hardwood flooring be installed over a plywood subfloor over a concrete slab? This would be an above ground installation.

I read online that I should put a 6mm moisture barrier followed by two layers of plywood and then the hardwood flooring. Can you confirm this is OK? or suggest an alternate method?

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/comment-page-1/#comment-140103 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 19:08:33 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=560#comment-140103 In reply to Blain.

Hi Blain,

Thank you for your inquiry! Unfortunately we can’t comment on the installation without being familiar with the specific product. Did you receive the product from us? I would highly suggest getting in touch with who you received the product from to ensure there are no specific installation instructions from the manufacturer. Sorry we couldn’t be of more help!

]]> By: Blain https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/comment-page-1/#comment-139350 Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:27:22 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=560#comment-139350 i have 3/4″ african mahogony, prefinished t&g. The owner is asking to glue down direct to the slab. I am getting inconsistent information about the correct installation method. If the house and the material is acclimated properly can the material be installed directly to the slab?

]]> By: BuildDirect Product Expert Team https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/comment-page-1/#comment-131413 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:15:14 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=560#comment-131413 In reply to William Raynes.

Hi William,

Thank you for getting in touch with BuildDirect!

If the stairs are outside then I would definitely not recommend gluing oak or laminate down. Neither of those products are water resistant so they will get damaged extremely quickly. If the stairs on inside it may work but I can’t guarantee they will stay down or be covered by warranty. We only suggest laying oak or laminate on concrete or plywood subfloors.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any other questions!

]]> By: William Raynes https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/comment-page-1/#comment-130754 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:14:44 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=560#comment-130754 Can oak flooring or laminate be glued to metal steps of an R.V.?? Want to replace carpet..

]]> By: Rob Jones https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/comment-page-1/#comment-7421 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:41:21 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=560#comment-7421 In reply to Joe Deni.

Hi Joe, If you’re referring to a comparison between solid and engineered than yes; generally speaking, engineered is better suited because it doesn’t need to be nailed down the way that solid traditionally does. Also, enegineered flooring tends to mitigate the expansion and contraction of wood in an area known for higher moisture levels. Hope this helps!

]]> By: Joe Deni https://www.builddirect.com/learning-center/flooring/installing-hardwood-floors-glue-down/comment-page-1/#comment-7420 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 20:54:52 +0000 //www.builddirect.com/learning-center/?p=560#comment-7420 From the article it looks like only and engineered wood floor should be installed either over concrete or above grade. Is this correct? Would it be improper to glue down a regular hard wood floor to concrete slab? Assume that some kind of leveling filler was applied to the concrete first but no vapor barrier.

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