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Replacing floors after minor flooding:
It happened last week, after massive rain (house is NOT on flood zone and never flooded since it was build in the 60's). However, the existing carpet in bedroom, and closets needs to be replaces - which I had planned anyway. I most likely will just go ahead and replace ALL floors (except those already tiled).
Would anyone give me a pro and cons tips about the method of installation? Floating vs. glue-down engineered hardwood flooring.
Many thanks!!
Are you looking to do-it-yourself or hire someone? If the floating is a good quality manufactured click type, the kid down the block or the old drunk in the park can install it and it would still look great. A lot depends on the existing subfloor and quality of the material.
I've done floating and glue/nail down in a few of my rentals and I personally prefer the glue method of install. It takes a little longer to do but them floating floors tend to separate at the seams over time, you can just stomp them together but its just annoying. All forms of install take time if you DIY, cutting for someone who hasn't cut wood before can be difficult. Either way I would watch a few youtube videos or hire someone to do it for you.
I wish, I could do it myself (big cost cut!), but I have no skills, and want the job done properly. I will buy mid price quality material, hopefully not made in China. Not sure about the floors. I will know their condition after I strip the carpet, which I can do myself. I lifted a piece and its concrete...
I hear that floated floor will give a hollow sound, and glued in will sound like a solid wood.
I live in Houston where the all year humidity is high. Is one method preferred to other in such condition? (I understand that moisture content readings has to be taken before and during installation)<< that I bet must be done by professionals ...
What about the adhesives? Some glue stinks like forever... Newer are elastomeric.
Which method provides a better vapor barrier?
I have had glued down over concrete, engineered wood in two homes. Love it. The better grades can actually be refinished if needed. If re-flooding will be an issue then a floating system (vinyl or wood) should be considered as it will be easy to remove and replace.
We just had engineered hardwood floors (glued down) installed throughout our downstairs last year and we LOVE them.
We had the laminate type that you described in a previous house (we didn't have it put it - it was already there) and hated, hated, hated the echoing, plasticky sound and feel of walking on them.
Here are our floors:
Last edited by KathrynAragon; 02-07-2020 at 07:15 AM..
^^^ I NEVER said anything about installing laminate floors.
I had my engineered hardwood glued down to the floors. The floors look great!
Thank you guys for the input!!
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