Comments for Install Floating Hardwood Floor http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org How to install your own floating hardwood floor... Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:17:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Laminate Flooring Baldwin Walnut Floors 12mm Floor Wood Hardwood option by Laminate Flooring http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-wood-floor/laminate-flooring-baldwin-walnut-floors-12mm-floor-wood-hardwood-option#comment-13 Laminate Flooring Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:32:47 +0000 http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-wood-floor/laminate-flooring-baldwin-walnut-floors-12mm-floor-wood-hardwood-option#comment-13 Thanks for the nice article on laminate floors. Thanks for the nice article on laminate floors.

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]]> Comment on Instructions on How to Install Floating Hardwood Floor Panels… by Carla http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/instructions-on-how-to-install-floating-hardwood-floor-panels#comment-3 Carla Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:32:05 +0000 http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/instructions-on-how-to-install-floating-hardwood-floor-panels-2#comment-3 Good project and very informative article Good project and very informative article

]]> Comment on Can you install wood floors over concrete floor? by grannygrunt28391 http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-12 grannygrunt28391 Sun, 25 May 2008 14:05:16 +0000 http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-12 Yes, make sure your floors are level if they aren't they make a self leveling compound. Once this is finished make sure you use a moisture barrier over the concrete and then install the planks. *********LOWES HOW TO VIDEOS Just pick the video you want and they will show you what to do, what to use and how to do it http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=categorySelect&category=Project%20Planning&Ne=10000&N=0 ................Self Leveling Compound Utilize the latest in (((self-leveling flooring))) and sub flooring preparation technologies in their impressive product lineup. http://67.192.65.137/Default.aspx?cid=Professional_Flooring.html&rp=true This is enough moisture barrier to do at least one room and then some......... Lowes Columbia Flooring 6-Mil Plastic Moisture Barrier Item #: 236501 Model: FOM500 $53.57 ( 200 sq. ft. roll 48"W x 100'L) http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=236501-48182-FOM500&lpage=none EDITED: I don't think I would varnish the underside of the wood planks it might interfere with your warranty plus wood also has to breathe thats why you need the moisture barrier.<br><b>References : </b><br>above links Myself Yes, make sure your floors are level if they aren't they make a self leveling compound. Once this is finished make sure you use a moisture barrier over the concrete and then install the planks.
*********LOWES HOW TO VIDEOS
Just pick the video you want and they will show you what to do, what to use and how to do it
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=categorySelect&category=Project%20Planning&Ne=10000&N=0
…………….Self Leveling Compound
Utilize the latest in (((self-leveling flooring))) and sub flooring preparation technologies in their impressive product lineup.
http://67.192.65.137/Default.aspx?cid=Professional_Flooring.html&rp=true
This is enough moisture barrier to do at least one room and then some………
Lowes
Columbia Flooring
6-Mil Plastic Moisture Barrier
Item #: 236501 Model: FOM500
$53.57 ( 200 sq. ft. roll 48"W x 100'L)
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=236501-48182-FOM500&lpage=none

EDITED: I don't think I would varnish the underside of the wood planks it might interfere with your warranty plus wood also has to breathe thats why you need the moisture barrier.
References :
above links
Myself

]]> Comment on Can you install wood floors over concrete floor? by alvarz http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-11 alvarz Sun, 25 May 2008 14:02:09 +0000 http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-11 vapor barrier is nothing more than a layer of thick plastic sheeting to keep water vaopor off the wood. I would also coat the bottom of the wood flooring with varnish as a back up.<br><b>References : </b><br> vapor barrier is nothing more than a layer of thick plastic sheeting to keep water vaopor off the wood.
I would also coat the bottom of the wood flooring with varnish as a back up.
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]]> Comment on Can you install wood floors over concrete floor? by Kevin http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-10 Kevin Sun, 25 May 2008 13:59:14 +0000 http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-10 Make sure you get something to put in between the floor and concrete. But can be done.<br><b>References : </b><br> Make sure you get something to put in between the floor and concrete. But can be done.
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]]> Comment on Can you install wood floors over concrete floor? by w61earl http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-9 w61earl Sun, 25 May 2008 13:52:34 +0000 http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-9 Sure! Put in a vapor barrier, then have at it.<br><b>References : </b><br> Sure! Put in a vapor barrier, then have at it.
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]]> Comment on What is the pro and con of intallation hardwood floor with "Floating" method? by dragonfire http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/what-is-the-pro-and-con-of-intallation-hardwood-floor-with-floating-method#comment-8 dragonfire Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:59:48 +0000 http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/what-is-the-pro-and-con-of-intallation-hardwood-floor-with-floating-method#comment-8 engineered hardwood floors are not meant to float, the are supposed to be glued down laminate flooring is mean to be a floating floor in either case you must have some form of vapor barrier between the flooring and your subfloor ( assuming it's concrete )<br><b>References : </b><br> engineered hardwood floors are not meant to float, the are supposed to be glued down
laminate flooring is mean to be a floating floor
in either case you must have some form of vapor barrier between the flooring and your subfloor ( assuming it's concrete )
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]]> Comment on What is the pro and con of intallation hardwood floor with "Floating" method? by mel s http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/what-is-the-pro-and-con-of-intallation-hardwood-floor-with-floating-method#comment-7 mel s Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:09:40 +0000 http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/what-is-the-pro-and-con-of-intallation-hardwood-floor-with-floating-method#comment-7 I used floating laminate in my rental trailer and i loved it. The floating works much better if your floors aren't 100% level. The floating floor will "give", and move a little with the subflooring.<br><b>References : </b><br> I used floating laminate in my rental trailer and i loved it. The floating works much better if your floors aren't 100% level. The floating floor will "give", and move a little with the subflooring.
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]]> Comment on What is the pro and con of intallation hardwood floor with "Floating" method? by Dudeman http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/what-is-the-pro-and-con-of-intallation-hardwood-floor-with-floating-method#comment-6 Dudeman Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:27:37 +0000 http://installfloatinghardwoodfloor.tagzap.org/install-floating-hardwood-floor/what-is-the-pro-and-con-of-intallation-hardwood-floor-with-floating-method#comment-6 Floating is good for floors that won't get "wet" or have dew on the ground. Basements are examples of floors that can't use floating technique to install hardwood. But the floating method is convenient and not much gluing and is easier to remove if something's wrong. As for "glue down" method, it's good for places like basements, where it will hold even if there is some water dripping on it. I use the glue don method, because I tried the floating method, and when i spilled something, the flooring would lift off the ground and ruin it. So I recommend glue down method, just to be safe of spills. Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> Floating is good for floors that won't get "wet" or have dew on the ground. Basements are examples of floors that can't use floating technique to install hardwood. But the floating method is convenient and not much gluing and is easier to remove if something's wrong.

As for "glue down" method, it's good for places like basements, where it will hold even if there is some water dripping on it. I use the glue don method, because I tried the floating method, and when i spilled something, the flooring would lift off the ground and ruin it. So I recommend glue down method, just to be safe of spills. Good luck!
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