ᐅ Is it possible to install hardwood flooring by gluing it yourself, or is it better to hire a professional?

Hello,

we wanted to choose the flooring today, and the flooring specialist told us that the 85 sqm (915 sq ft) of parquet could also be glued down or installed by ourselves.

I know that with floating installation, this should not be a problem, but what do you think about gluing?

Is 5 full days realistic for this, what is your estimate? Having it professionally installed costs 22 euros per sqm, so the potential savings would be about 1500 euros including the discount we would receive.

If you’re reasonably handy, the floor is fairly level, and you have a good adhesive, it’s not possible to finish this in five full days. I’m assuming click-lock laminate flooring here.

It goes faster.

Of course, the skirting boards still need to be installed.

This comes from personal experience as well (so far about 400sqm (4,300 sq ft) of parquet or engineered hardwood floors installed with adhesive).

How much time do you think should be planned if 5 days are not enough?

It will be click-lock flooring....

nordanney schrieb:
That goes faster

hidden irony

Prefinished hardwood flooring can be glued down very quickly. The time required depends 1. on the size of the individual flooring pieces, 2. on the quality of the flooring manufacturer, and especially on the subfloor. Solid hardwood flooring that needs to be filled and sanded after installation takes more time, but it is also feasible—just not within five days.

Best regards
Sabine

Snowy36 schrieb:
What would you estimate as the time needed if 5 days are not enough?

It should be click-lock flooring....

It should be easily manageable within two to three days. As mentioned, click-lock flooring. Everything else is a whole different ballgame.