A loose lay floor is an explanation of how your wooden floor has been or is going to be fitted. You may also hear the term ‘floating floor’. They both mean the exactly the same, just different terminology. There are two different ways to install your hardwood floor. Continue reading
Hardwood flooring is reasonably durable and hard-wearing but there are some things you need to be mindful of. Wood is a natural product and will react to moisture and water from underneath and on the surface. Both engineered wood and solid wood flooring are both at risk of moisture damage, but you can easily avoid any problems. Here are the warning signs and ways to prevent moisture damage from occurring.
The term ‘floating floor’ relates to the way which your hardwood flooring has been, or is going to be, installed. There are two main ways that you can install hardwood flooring. You can either fix your hardwood floor to the subfloor with glue, nails or screws. Alternatively you can float your floor over an underlay.
When you are thinking about having a new wooden floor you may be worried about installing it. We always recommend that you use a professional floor fitter for the job, but you may find the following tips for installing wood flooring useful:
Hardwood flooring is available with two different fitting systems: Click fitting and tongue and groove fitting. Click fitting hardwood floors are becoming more and more popular. Continue reading
When you are buying a new hardwood floor it is important to think about the installation method you will use. There are a few methods to choose from, including: floating over an underlay, gluing down, nailing down or screwing down. The method you choose is usually dependent upon the type of flooring you are buying and your existing subfloor.
WPVA glue stands for ‘Waterproof Polyvinyl Acetate’, which is essentially a strong, flexible and permanent glue. It has many used but is commonly used when installing a tongue and groove engineered wooden floor over an underlay. It is used to bond the tongue and groove joints of engineered wood together to create a solid and gap less effect.
WPVA Glue
Wood floors can be used in a kitchen area but must you should only use engineered hardwood and not solid hardwood. Engineered hardwood flooring is much more durable and able to withstand changes in temperature, humidity and moisture far better than solid wood flooring. Continue reading
Acclimatising wooden flooring (engineered or solid) to its new surroundings is very important. This will minimise the risk of any movement and damage once it has been installed. Continue reading
No, wood flooring should not really be fitted in a bathroom, or any room with excess water and moisture. Hardwood flooring is a natural product so will naturally expand and contract with any changes in temperature and humidity, but if excess water is splashed onto the flooring and left to soak in, it could cause serious damage to the flooring. Continue reading
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