ᐅ Floating solid hardwood flooring installation—any experiences?
Created on: 19 Sep 2020 12:14
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pagoni2020
Hello,
since we have screwed solid wood planks on joists in almost the entire house for many years and really liked it, we are now considering whether to choose solid wood planks again in the new house, but this time with underfloor heating and therefore directly on the screed.
We do not want an adhesive floor, so we are looking for experiences with floating solid wood plank installations.
since we have screwed solid wood planks on joists in almost the entire house for many years and really liked it, we are now considering whether to choose solid wood planks again in the new house, but this time with underfloor heating and therefore directly on the screed.
We do not want an adhesive floor, so we are looking for experiences with floating solid wood plank installations.
KingJulien19 Sep 2020 21:31Scout schrieb:
Basically just the wood and you. The corrugated cardboard is invisible, very little wood glue, and the stainless steel staples as an aid on the screed. Done. Cool! Someone really loves their floor! That sounds like genuine enthusiasm
Scout schrieb:
And why solid wood planks? Because they are the simplest and most honest option in the world—just a single board. For us, Tyrolean oak. Nothing else, no particleboard or cheap wood as a core layer, no adhesives of questionable origin holding together layers and particleboard. Then you are actually talking about solid wood. Engineered wood does consist of several layers of wood glued together. So that involves a bit more glue.
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nordanney19 Sep 2020 22:58Scout schrieb:
Not so much on the upper floor where I mostly walk barefoot or in socks.I do the same on my glued-down, very beautiful hardwood flooring. There is no difference compared to a floating floor. It’s similar to the "sound" difference some people claim with speaker cables...C
chand198620 Sep 2020 00:30Sorry for going off-topic, but there really is a difference in sound depending on the speaker cable.
So, does the walking experience also change depending on the flooring?
So, does the walking experience also change depending on the flooring?
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fach1werk20 Sep 2020 08:58I’m missing the physics!
As far as I know, when underfloor heating is embedded in the screed, the top flooring should have a thermal conductivity (lambda value) and thermal resistance similar to that of the screed. This is only achievable with hardwood, not softwood. Oak values are the closest match.
For efficient heat transfer, you essentially need a mechanical bond. Anything between the two layers, such as a paper layer or an air gap, significantly impedes heat transfer. If the flooring is installed with a somewhat flexible adhesive, it can accommodate seasonal stresses well. Regarding adhesives, it can be said with some limitations that low emissions during application mean emissions continue for a long time, whereas toxic emissions during application dissipate quickly and then stop.
In our home, we have oak floorboards everywhere except in tiled areas. The boards are simply plain, with only grooves milled on the underside. I treated them with linseed oil and maintain them when slightly damp using a rich neutral soap.
Raw boards are very forgiving when damaged—just apply a few drops of water if only the fibers are compressed, or even sand down if necessary.
Best regards
Gabriele
As far as I know, when underfloor heating is embedded in the screed, the top flooring should have a thermal conductivity (lambda value) and thermal resistance similar to that of the screed. This is only achievable with hardwood, not softwood. Oak values are the closest match.
For efficient heat transfer, you essentially need a mechanical bond. Anything between the two layers, such as a paper layer or an air gap, significantly impedes heat transfer. If the flooring is installed with a somewhat flexible adhesive, it can accommodate seasonal stresses well. Regarding adhesives, it can be said with some limitations that low emissions during application mean emissions continue for a long time, whereas toxic emissions during application dissipate quickly and then stop.
In our home, we have oak floorboards everywhere except in tiled areas. The boards are simply plain, with only grooves milled on the underside. I treated them with linseed oil and maintain them when slightly damp using a rich neutral soap.
Raw boards are very forgiving when damaged—just apply a few drops of water if only the fibers are compressed, or even sand down if necessary.
Best regards
Gabriele
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nordanney20 Sep 2020 18:40chand1986 schrieb:
Sorry for going off-topic, but there is actually a sound difference with each speaker cable. Similar topics