I wonder why so many people's immediate reaction to Hardwood on concrete is NEVER?
Many Hardwood manufacturers are Allowing and providing a warranty for glueing down to concrete under the right conditions.
I recently laid Bamboo over concrete and wonder if/why others would shy from this given the following conditions.
* Calcium Chloride test ='d 5Lbs per 24 Hrs
* ABOVE grade and proper drainage (gutters) and sloping grade outside.
* House at normal temp and humidity for many months prior to install.
* Bosticks MVP used as moisture barrier
* Bosticks best used as an adhesive.
* Floor flat per install specs.
I expect no problems with this floor under normal conditions.
I am just curious b/c all to often I see/hear people immediatly say engineered only; and often this is best - but some really want 'real wood'.
Would it not be better to respond to people that glue downs are not advised for novices but Hardwoods can be installed under the PROPER conditions?
Just wanting to start a conversation b/c I see alot of people shy away from hardwood when in fact they could have their original choice installed worry free?
I think MVP and Taylor's Lock down are great new products allowing more options for flooring. Loc-Down advertises their 'sealer' will protect wood from concrete with a vapor emmision of 12# per 24 hours.
Just wondering what others think.....
Many Hardwood manufacturers are Allowing and providing a warranty for glueing down to concrete under the right conditions.
I recently laid Bamboo over concrete and wonder if/why others would shy from this given the following conditions.
* Calcium Chloride test ='d 5Lbs per 24 Hrs
* ABOVE grade and proper drainage (gutters) and sloping grade outside.
* House at normal temp and humidity for many months prior to install.
* Bosticks MVP used as moisture barrier
* Bosticks best used as an adhesive.
* Floor flat per install specs.
I expect no problems with this floor under normal conditions.
I am just curious b/c all to often I see/hear people immediatly say engineered only; and often this is best - but some really want 'real wood'.
Would it not be better to respond to people that glue downs are not advised for novices but Hardwoods can be installed under the PROPER conditions?
Just wanting to start a conversation b/c I see alot of people shy away from hardwood when in fact they could have their original choice installed worry free?
I think MVP and Taylor's Lock down are great new products allowing more options for flooring. Loc-Down advertises their 'sealer' will protect wood from concrete with a vapor emmision of 12# per 24 hours.
Just wondering what others think.....