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.
Yesterday, I spontaneously tried out my diamond grinding cup and ground the screed flat along the edge strip. Overall, I couldn't detect any unevenness in our anhydrite screed, but especially near the edges, it had risen (possibly due to something like capillary action?).
In the bedroom, my wife has already forgiven me for a small mishap behind the bed. In the living-dining area, I can’t afford any mistakes.
In the bedroom, my wife has already forgiven me for a small mishap behind the bed. In the living-dining area, I can’t afford any mistakes.
Good luck with everything!
Great choice with the rustic natural-oiled master oak 😉
Exactly the "raised" edge areas of the screed and the transitions, etc., raised bigger questions for me…, plus the delay in timing. Well, hopefully the professionals will do it properly.
What adhesive consumption have you had so far per sqm (square meter)? I originally estimated 1–1.2 kg/sqm (2.2–2.6 lbs/sqft) and then was told that in my case I should expect about 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) per sqm (10.8 sqft). This might be due to the particularly long/wide planks (240 x 25 cm (7 ft 10 in x 10 in)).
What are your experiences regarding baseboards?
I have always used the standard polished MDF ones before, but the flooring installers recommended wooden baseboards with paint where possible. There is actually little to no price difference.
Personally, I would use baseboard clips, to be able to easily move them later if needed (e.g., if there is settling and gaps form). However, some wooden baseboards are only intended for gluing or screwing.
Great choice with the rustic natural-oiled master oak 😉
Exactly the "raised" edge areas of the screed and the transitions, etc., raised bigger questions for me…, plus the delay in timing. Well, hopefully the professionals will do it properly.
What adhesive consumption have you had so far per sqm (square meter)? I originally estimated 1–1.2 kg/sqm (2.2–2.6 lbs/sqft) and then was told that in my case I should expect about 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) per sqm (10.8 sqft). This might be due to the particularly long/wide planks (240 x 25 cm (7 ft 10 in x 10 in)).
What are your experiences regarding baseboards?
I have always used the standard polished MDF ones before, but the flooring installers recommended wooden baseboards with paint where possible. There is actually little to no price difference.
Personally, I would use baseboard clips, to be able to easily move them later if needed (e.g., if there is settling and gaps form). However, some wooden baseboards are only intended for gluing or screwing.
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nordanney8 Sep 2021 10:54netuser schrieb:
Personally, I would have attached the moldings using clips so you can easily reposition them later if needed (for example, if there is settling and gaps form). However, some wooden moldings are only designed to be glued or screwed in place....Just glue them. You can also easily remove and reposition them later if necessary. It will save you a lot of work.nordanney schrieb:
Just stick it on. You can easily remove and reposition it later if needed. Saves you a lot of work.Thanks for the tip. I had assumed that once glued, you wouldn’t be able to “simply remove” it anymore.
Using clips isn’t really that much work either, at least not with wooden walls 😉