Can You Float Engineered Hardwood

This project focuses on installing a floating engineered floor.

Can you float engineered hardwood.

The planks glue together to create a floor that floats moves freely as a unit. An engineered hardwood floor as opposed to a traditional hardwood floor made of only wood comprises several layers. Be careful not to spill any of the water as you don t want to add any moisture to the flooring. How long will an engineered wood floor last.

If you re the diy type floating is your friend. Because of its construction engineered hardwood brings with it a number of advantages including quick installation. Although easier to install than hardwood it is still a major home improvement project. There are two ways to lay down this hardy faux hardwood flooring.

To clean engineered hardwood you go by the same rules as you do for 100 hardwood flooring. The reason for this is that solid wood flooring is much more susceptible to movement than engineered flooring due to fluctuating moisture and humidity levels. If you re unsure about the issue a flooring contractor will be able assist you in determining whether your engineered hardwood can be refinished or even if refinishing rather than simply refreshing it is the right option. When installing a floating engineered hardwood floor it can be tricky to snug up the tongue and groove joints.

To prevent an engineered hardwood floor from being permanently scuffed or stained you ll need to clean it regularly. Engineered hardwood can also be installed over concrete floors and radiant heating systems. Depending on the thickness of the veneer that tops the flooring the quality of flooring used and how well you maintain your floors engineered hardwood can last a lifetime. Engineered flooring is typically between 3 8 to 3 4 thick whereas solid hardwood is 1 2 to 3 4 thick.

Floating hardwood floor overview illustration by gregory nemec. Chances are you can find the exact color and type of hardwood you re looking for in an engineered hardwood floor. Although it is not impossible to float a solid wood floor successfully generally speaking floating a hardwood floor is not a great idea. You can use five gallon buckets of water to put pressure on the floor to keep the boards in place.

Float glue and nail installation are three main methods used for installing this type of floor. Staple or glue planks down. The boards can be glued down or floated. Use a dry mop and broom for daily cleaning.

The lightweight and durable engineered hardwood flooring is a snap to install compared to traditional hardwood planks. While the surface of the engineered hardwood is genuine hardwood the underlying layers are typically made of plywood or high density fiberboard. Maintenance is a breeze too.