Q: I am going to install an engineered wood floor (Kahrs-Woodloc Original Collection – 15mm) in my basement. I understand some self leveling compound can be used if needed in certain areas to ensure the floor is flat, but my question is how to handle the “crack control joints” that are cut into the...
Engineered Hardwood
Engineered Hardwood Install Question
Q: I’d like to install an engineered hardwood floor over the linoleum in my kitchen. The flooring would also extend into the area between the kitchen and the next room; sort of a hallway. That area has a rise of about 1.5 to 2 inches over its 8 feet. How do I install the...
Hollow Spots in a Bellefloor Maple Floor
Q: I just got 1100 sf of Bellefloor hard maple installed over concrete sub-floor. I had the installer put MVP sealer just to be on safe side. After the installation, I have about 15 hollow spots of varying sizes. Couple of them even squeak, I used an experienced and highly recommended installer. What can...
Wood Flooring Over Tile
Q: I have bought a house in Bella Vista, Arkansas. I would like to use engineered wood floors over the existing white ceramic tile. Can I do that or do I have to demolish the floor?. Second, can I use BR 111 engineered floor? if so, which one will be better, Dolomite or Triangulo?...
Basement Installation Question
Q: I live in New York and need to do my basement using wood flooring. Do I need to do anything other than what you have suggested? Should I buy certain type of wood Engineered wood? It is concrete in the basement, do I need to put something on top first? Thanks A: This...
3/4" Naildown on Concrete – Follow Up
I heard back from Gordon after his question about nailing down a 3/4″ solid floor to concrete – so here’s our follow up work with him. Q: The only problem with the solution you provide is the additional height the 2x4s would impose. Even laid sideways, I still loose 1.5″ in my room height...
Westhollow White Oak Butterscotch 3/8" Engineered Installation Help
Q: Hello Ifloor Experts I placed the order today (10/8/07) for Westhollow White Oak Butterscotch Engineered wood 3, 3/8 to be installed over concreted subfloor in my living room and a bedroom that’s on above ground on the 1st floor of the house. I have a couple of questions in regards to the installation....
Amendoim from BR-111
Q: We spent a lot of time researching wood and colors and finally decided upon Amendoim, we like the look of Oak and the hardness greater than oak. I found that there are three engineered options from BR111, Amendoim 3″ 5/16″ Prefinished $3.19/sf Amendoim 61/4″ 5/16″ Prefinished $3.19/sf Amendioim 3 1/4″ 3/8″ Triangulo $6.09/sf...
Engineered Flooring Over Radiant Heat
Q: Are there any species of engineered hardwoods that should not be used over radiant heat? Thank you A: Generally speaking you can use any species of engineered flooring when installing over radiant heat. Some species are more stable than others, but when using an engineered product it becomes less important about species. The...
