ᐅ Is it possible to install hardwood flooring by gluing it yourself, or is it better to hire a professional?
Created on: 3 Sep 2018 21:32
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Snowy36
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.
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.
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nordanney5 Sep 2018 10:23sco0ter schrieb:
Does it still make a difference whether you choose engineered wood flooring (those relatively long boards, usually composed of three narrower planks side by side in a ship-lap pattern) or solid wood parquet glued down, meaning the individual smaller strips?It's a huge difference!N
nordanney5 Sep 2018 10:51I wouldn’t install rods myself. It’s too much effort and doesn’t easily allow for small mistakes. After installation (a flat floor is a must!), you then need to sand and oil/seal them. If you decide to do it yourself, make sure to allocate extra time.
However, you won’t get this done by a professional for €22 per square meter (about $23 per square yard).
However, you won’t get this done by a professional for €22 per square meter (about $23 per square yard).