Back in early 2003 i installed my first ever laminate floor.
Is laminate flooring glued down.
This can sometimes give the impression that it s unstable or unsteady.
As flooring contractors we recommend floating floors.
You can glue down vinyl plank flooring over appropriate existing flooring to eliminate hours of work peeling up the floor.
It should not however be installed over cork carpet a floating floor system laminate or vinyl with a cushioned backing.
That is not the case.
Most of these flooring types state they are floating installation.
Laminate flooring comes in a range of styles and formats such as tiles glue down strips and woodlike planks that are installed in a floating format on top of the subfloor.
Laminate flooring is not recommended to be glued down.
I worked in a lot of new construction houses.
If you re not familiar with how laminate flooring is installed you may wonder if it s possible to glue laminate flooring down to the subfloor.
Read the directions provided by the manufacturer before gluing glueless laminate flooring.
Before this i never did it before.
What you should glue.
When removing old.
I was installing mostly carpet an vinyl flooring.
Whether working with glue down or floating flooring it is recommended to consult with your manufacturer to confirm the product s warranty.
Glue down hardwood flooring often sounds more like real solid hardwood flooring than floating floors do.
Because of the way it is installed there isn t a hollow sound when walking across the floor or a spongy feel this is something that can be an issue with floating floors if they aren t installed perfectly and with optimal conditions.
Can any laminate be glued down onto concrete as long as i use the bostik combo glue with vapor barrier.
My first laminate flooring installation.
Can i glue down a laminate if it comes with the thin foam backing preattached.
If the manufacturer makes no recommendations the flooring planks may generally be glued together with standard wood glue.
Occasionally i would see another installer on the job site installing a laminate floor.
If the manufacturer of the laminate flooring recommends a type of adhesive use that adhesive to glue the flooring planks together.
Floating floors are the new normal in laminate and vinyl flooring.