ᐅ Experience and Installation of Solid Wood Plank Flooring

Created on: 15 Feb 2011 09:55
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Ronny-1
15 Feb 2011 09:55
Hello

I wanted to ask if anyone has experience with solid wood flooring installation, etc. My wife and I are considering buying some. We currently have carpet and wonder if it’s possible to screw the wood planks directly onto it.

Best regards
Ronny-1
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MODERATOR
18 Feb 2011 19:52
Hello Ronny,

Floorboards are screwed onto battens; these are squared timber sections measuring 6x8 cm (2.4x3.1 inches), which are loosely laid on the floor at regular intervals. The battens can be placed directly on top of the carpet; so the layers would be 1. carpet, 2. battens, 3. floorboards. In existing rooms, this is rarely possible due to height restrictions.

However, built-in carpets pose other challenges; without proper ventilation, fine particles and microscopic organisms in the carpet can cause unpleasant odors. This musty smell can be quite noticeable—I have encountered this issue before as an expert.