Friday, February 26, 2010

What type of adhesive do i use to glue a solid wood floor to a concrete floor?

You should always use the manufacturers' recommended adhesives for any flooring product. The flooring manufacturer will require you to go to the adhesive manufacturer for any warranty issues. However, if there is no recommended adhesive, we use Bostik's Best for the majority of our wood installations. Before you install, make certain to allow the solid wood flooring to acclimate in the area in which it is to be installed for at least 48 hours prior to installation.





Be warned. Although we do install wood flooring directly to concrete slabs on a regular basis, if you decide to change floors later on, demo of the wood is a painstaking process.What type of adhesive do i use to glue a solid wood floor to a concrete floor?
If you're talking about gluing a solid wood floor over concrete, don't try! You should put ply wood down first with a ramset or using cap-con screws. If you use 3/4'; ply, you will probably be able to use flooring nails and the gun. Better yet, if you have enough room to put strapping down first and screw the plywood to them, you'll be better off.What type of adhesive do i use to glue a solid wood floor to a concrete floor?
The local hardware Stores (like Lowes and Home Depot) have constantly at various times discussions like this -- in laying down hardwood floors over concrete slabs. GO to these seminars, get the handouts, and sit down and LEARN!
Gorilla glue works great!
Agree with ramset... don't do it! Wood and concrete expand and contract differently with fluctuations in temperature and moisture. You should get some good advice (moisture barrier, for instance?) from a building supply store or contractor before proceeding.





Good luck with the project!
Rather than glue the wood flooring TO the concrete, I suggest that you glue the flooring to ITSELF.... creating a ';floating floor';.





The reason for this, is that concrete acts a conduit for moisture. You NEED a moisture barrier between the concrete, and the flooring! Typically, this is a 6 mil thick sheet of plastic... not expensive at all, and it can save you a ton of money and frustration down the road. Concrete acts as a straw, literally, sucking moisture up thru it....this WILL damage any flooring laid directly onto it.





To create a ';floating floor'; you use a method called tongue and groove gluing. And any good brand of wood glue will work for this... I happen to prefer Titebond wood glues myself, Ive worked with them for several years, and have never had any problems.





I would also recommend that you go to a Lowe's or other chain store, and sit thru one of their classes on the subject...you can pick up some very good tips on how to do the job, which will make it much easier.





Have Fun!
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