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
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 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.
LVT or Luxury Vinyl Tile is an innovative design of vinyl flooring. It is becoming an increasingly popular and affordable alternative to wood or stone. The realistic look of either wood, stone or ceramic tile is extremely hard wearing and resilient to daily wear and tear. It has a scratch resistant surface and waterproof making it ideal for any room in your home. The LVT is made up of multiple thin layers so that the flooring is still flexible but very durable and easy to look after. Continue reading
An underlay is a thin material that goes in between the existing floor in your property and your hardwood floor. There are many different types of underlay that can be used when fitting your hardwood floor. You will only need to use an underlay if you decide to float (or loose lay) engineered hardwood flooring. Continue reading
A floating floor refers to the installation method and not a particular type of flooring. A floating floor is sometimes also referred to as being ‘loose laid’. It basically means that the flooring planks are attached to each other, but not glued, nailed or screwed to the existing subfloor in the property; it floats above the subfloor or underlay. The planks of flooring can be either glued together or clicked together (depending upon the type of flooring being used) to create a secure and tight fit so the weight of the floor will hold it in place – almost like a jigsaw puzzle. It is a popular method of installation associated with underfloor heating as it allows the floor to move in response to the changes in temperature. Continue reading
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