Glue-down

Things to Consider When Choosing Products for Glue-Down Jobs

Products for subfloor prep, moisture control and more when gluing down a wood floor are always changing; here are some factors to consider when doing a glue-down job.

September 15, 2023

There are so many more options in today’s wood flooring market when it comes to subfloor prep, moisture control and adhesives.

How Do I Know I’m Getting the Right Adhesive Coverage? (Sponsored)

We’re often asked, “What is the right coverage for the adhesive I’m using?” Clearly, coverage of adhesive plays a critical role regarding the success of any wood floor installation.

June 16, 2023

Periodically lifting boards after installation helps ensure proper slab coverage and transfer to the back of the flooring.

The Three Types of Adhesive Chemistry and What to Know

There really are three basic types of wood floor adhesive chemistry. Understanding these different types should help you understand what each type can and cannot do, and help identify or, better still, avoid installation-related problems.

September 15, 2022

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Wood Flooring Q&A: Can We Use Construction Adhesive For Wood Flooring?

March 17, 2022

Adhesive used with any wood flooring should be elastomeric, which allows it to move with the wood as it shrinks and swells with changes in relative humidity.

Tricks of the Trade

Trick of the Trade: Putting the Squeeze on Leftover Adhesive

Sean James, owner/contractor at Santa Cruz, Calif.-based SJ Hardwood Floors, offers an easy tip for leftover adhesive.

January 19, 2022

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Tips To Avoid Trouble on Engineered Flooring Installations

There’s a lot of science behind this engineered flooring, and if you don’t follow directions, you might have complications down the line. Here are seven important tips to know to avoid trouble when working with engineered wood flooring.

January 19, 2022

If you have poor prep, you’ll have a poor install, so we make sure the subfloor is clean and as flat as possible.

A New Wide Plank Floor Makes Noise. Was the Glue the Problem?

After replacing the floor with a glued-down 7-inch-wide engineered plank, the wood floor became loose and began to make noise.

December 9, 2021

This concrete subfloor was too smooth for the flooring adhesive.

Do These Three Things On Every Glue-Down Install

If you do these three simple steps on every glue-down wood flooring job, your chances of success greatly increase.

September 20, 2021

Common problems with glue-down installations: Left, destructive testing showed this installer used the wrong trowel. Right, the subfloor was not flattened before installation.

Tricks of the Trade

Trick of the Trade: Put Hot Glue To Work On Glue-Downs

Daniel Reddy at Villa Park, Ill.-based Reddy’s Hardwood Flooring Inc., has some simple uses for hot glue guns that make wood floor installations easier.

September 20, 2021

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Sponsored: Glue-Down Installation of Hardwood Flooring Can Be Successful on a Wide Variety of Substrates ... Even Over Existing Floorcoverings

When doing glue-assist, it’s important to use an adhesive formulated specifically for wood flooring.

December 7, 2020

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Holy Moisture! Glue-Down Floor at Church Starts Turning Black

When the adhesive coverage on this floor was incorrect, the old moisture problem reared its ugly head once again.

March 19, 2020

Only a year after installation, areas of the new wood flooring became discolored, with some areas turning black.

Tricks From My Life Doing Glue-Down Installs

Conrad Mark of Conrad’s Hardwood and Interior Finishing spends most of his time doing glue-down wood flooring installations, and he shares some of his secrets to success in this article.

September 20, 2019

Snapping chalk lines for your adhesive spreads can save a lot of glue.

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Top-Nail 5/16-Inch Strip: How We Did (and Still Do) These Floors

Lifelong Vancouver-area wood floor pro Ron Teljeur explains how 5/16-inch top-nail wood flooring was used historically and is still used today.

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Making Flooring Dreams Come True: The Winners of the 2023 Outstanding Retailer Awards

The hand-crafted parquet steals the show in this basement hangout.

Yes, That’s Wood Flooring—Not Tile—in This Unique Bar Room

The contractor on this job applied the second coat of waterborne finish without abrading; the first coat had become too inert after sitting more than 72 hours.

The Top Reasons Why Finishes Fail (to Perform)

Márcio and Fabio Goncalves of Port Chester, N.Y.-based Creation Hardwood Flooring Specialists drove home the 'Most Unusual Work Vehicle' title for their 1929 Ford Model A truck.

Rolling with Opportunity: See the Winners of the 2023 WFB Truck and Van Contest

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