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Yes, as the barrier will help prevent water from getting to the floor and causing damage. Install the barrier between the subfloor and hardwood flooring.
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How do you install engineered hardwood flooring over concrete?
The engineered flooring can be either floated above or glued to the concrete.
What causes hard wood floors to rise?
Moisture could be causing the wood to swell and if the flooring cannot expand outward it has to go up. Another possibility is dirt getting into the joints between the boards and, like the moisture problem above, the flooring expands.
How do you install enginered flooring over concrete?
The engineered flooring can be either floated above or glued to the concrete.
Which is better hardwood or engineered?
The main advantage of engineered flooring is it can be used in a below-grade basement. Depending on the manufacturer, the finished layer on some engineered flooring s made of an extremely thin layer of real wood veneer. This thin finished layer can come unglued from the plywood core if the flooring gets wet. Both types of flooring take quite a bit of time to install. Unlike hardwood, since the finished layer of engineered flooring is so thin, it cannot be sanded down and refinished. For applications above grade, consider bamboo flooring. Bamboo is not wood - it's a grass. Since it grows far faster than traditional hardwood trees, bamboo is considered a "greener" material.
What are the benefits of using flooring felt underlayment in a home renovation project?
Flooring felt underlayment provides benefits such as noise reduction, moisture protection, and added cushioning for comfort. It also helps to smooth out imperfections in the subfloor and can prolong the life of the flooring above it.
How to Select Wood Flooring Supplies?
Today, no other flooring material is as popular as hardwood floors. The natural warmth and beauty of hardwood is hard to resist and will create an elegant look in any home that will last for years. Anyone who has shopped for hardwood flooring supplies knows how many choices are out there and may feel overwhelmed by the number of choices. Luckily, the only real choice that a person shopping for wood flooring supplies needs to make is the decision among choosing solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, or laminate floors.Solid hardwood planks are the most traditional types of hardwood flooring and are constructed out of solid pieces of lumber. They are either glued or nailed into place, depending on the structure of the subsurface. Engineered hardwood floors are slightly different than solid hardwood floors. This type of flooring is created from chips and strips of wood that have been compressed and held together with some sort of binding agent. The top layer is a thin slice of wood, which gives the finished plank the look and feel of solid hardwood. Finally, homeowners can buy laminate flooring, which is made out of resin that has been treated to look like real wood.As far as price goes, solid and engineered hardwood floors are much more expensive than laminate flooring. Although one might expect solid hardwood flooring supplies to cost more than engineered floors, this is not the case. In fact, they are almost equal in price.Many people are also concerned about the durability of their hardwood floors. The one negative aspect about having solid or engineered hardwood floors is that they can be damaged after prolonged use. They can scratch and discolor over time. Solid hardwood floors can be sanded and restained many times. On the other hand, engineered hardwood floors can only be sanded and restained a couple of times due to the way that they are constructed. At the opposite end of the spectrum, laminate flooring supplies never need restaining or sanding. They are highly resistant to impacts, scratching, and discoloring, making them ideal choices for high-traffic areas like kitchens and entry halls.Finally, the choice on flooring supplies may also depend on the underlying substructure upon which the floor will sit. Solid hardwood floors can be difficult to install over concrete slabs since they need to be nailed into place. In order to install a solid hardwood floor over a slab, contractors will have to glue down plywood and possibly sand the slab down to the correct height. Engineered floors can be glued directly to concrete, though. As for laminate flooring, it can be installed above any type of substructure without any problem.
Why is the wood flooring on the first floor buckling above floor joists?
There can be numerous causes for a floor to buckle over a floor joist. Flooring was not installed perpendicular to floor joist. Flooring was not allowed for proper expansion - expansion gap needed. Flooring was not properly fastened or not enough fasteners was applied. Excessive water or moisture got onto the flooring causing it to buckle - check appliances, plumbing, windows and doors for water. Damaged or cracked floor joist.
What is the difference between linolium and laminate flooring?
Linoleum is a continuous sheet, a sort of a vinyl with a bit of give to it.Laminate is a series of slats joined together, sort of like formica with a masonite backer.There's a lot more seams for liquids to leak into in laminate then linoleum.The working lives are about the same for each, but as most laminates are floating systems and linoleum is glued down, the laminate will be cheaper to replace when the time comes.
What role did mountains play in the desert?
Mountains sometimes form a barrier that blocks the natural flow of atmospheric moisture into an area and forms rain shadow deserts. See diagram above.
What is desert shadow?
Perhaps you are referring to a rain shadow desert? Mountains sometimes form a barrier that blocks the natural flow of atmospheric moisture into an area and forms rain shadow deserts. See diagram above.
Is cork flooring fit for conference room?
The best places to install cork flooring are on-grade (the level of the surface exterior to the space) or above grade (the second floor of a building, for instance). Areas where a lot of dampness and moisture, such as basements with newly poured subfloors, should be avoided. Subfloors must be level, dry, and clean before installation is considered.
Where is the great barrier reaf?
It is above the coast of Australia
