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WOOD FLOORING INSTALLATION METHODS

  There are three types of methods used when installing Hardwood Floors. Gluing, Nailing, or Floating are the three types of Hard Wood Flooring installation methods used when installing wood floors. Once you learn the difference, you can make an educated decision on which method is right for you, and we are here to help.

GLUING FLOOR METHOD

 The Gluing method - Gluing down Hardwood floors gives you a great solid and stable feel under foot. Gluing Hardwood floors can also eliminate squeaks that may occur from the hardwood shrinking and expanding due to the change in climate. Glue is spread with a trowel, and then the hardwood is set in place. The majority of glue down installations is on concrete, above or on grade. With the advancing technology, it is possible for engineered Hardwood to be installed below grade (basement). The cost of glue for Hardwood floors is not cheap. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. We use an adhesive named Bostik’s Best. The name says it all. It’s an adhesive that offers a superior hold. Its cost $145 for a five gallon Pale. The cost for installing hardwood floors glued down is the same as the cost for installing hardwood floors nailed down which is $3.85 - $ 4.10 a Square Foot.

NAILING FLOOR METHOD

The Nailing method - Installing hardwood floors by nailing is done by using a hardwood floor nailer and mallet. A hardwood floor nailer is commonly used when installing ¾ “solid hardwood. Sheets of 15 lb felt are laid on the sub-floor. Hardwood is then installed with a nailer and a cleat or staple is driven into the tong of the hardwood approximately every 6 inch.

  Also used in a very similar way to nailing hardwood floors is stapling hard wood floors. The real only difference is the tool used. Instead of using the hardwood floor nailer, a hardwood flooring stapler is used. It’s in the form of a hand held staple gun. 1 ½ Inch to 2 Inch staples are shot into the tong of the solid hardwood or engineered hardwood. Both Installation by nailing hardwood floors and stapling hardwood floors will cost from $3.85 - $4.25 a square foot.

FLOATING FLOOR METHOD

The Floating method - Recently Hardwood flooring manufactures such as Shaw inc. have introduced engineered hardwood that has a special locking system much like the Laminate floors. These floors can be installed over a range of sub-floors. Floating hardwood floors are not fastened to any part of the sub-floor. There is a thin pad that is placed between the wood flooring and the sub-floor. Depending on the Floating hardwood floor manufacture, in some cases recommended wood glue is applied onto the tong and grove of each plank to hold the planks together. The cost of installation for laminate is $2.00 a square foot, while the cost of floating hardwood floors ranges from $2.60 - $3.10 a square foot.

These are the few basic techniques involved in installing floors. 1. Gluing down hardwood floors, 2. Nailing down hardwood floors, and 3. Floating hardwood floors. Hiring a licensed professional flooring contractor like Camarillo Interiors is very important. There are many other factors that will determine how beautiful your hardwood floor will look and last. So call us, to make sure you get all your flooring needs taken care of. You'll be glad you did.

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