Thanks for the input. What kind of glue should I use? Do I trowel the glue on the entire floor as I am laying and stapling or just in certain areas?
Make absolutely sure the milling is dead on. If not, send it back. Don't try to save money buying cheaper product. It WILL bite you in the ass. I like to get my first 2 courses down, nailed and glued with PL, and let sit overnight to set up. I believe this limits the movement that can screw up the layout. Right or wrong, that's just how I've always done it. The rest I staple and trowel glue with Bostick. You have to pay attention to make sure the points don't start drifting. I snap lines to keep my points lined up, check every few rows, and adjust as necessary. HB can be a real ***** if you aren't careful. Take your time.
herring bone is herring bone.
Absolutely NOT.
I've installed a LOT of Herringbone. If the milling is off by more than 1/64 you'll be spending time trying to keep it straight (assuming you want it to be correct). And lines aren't for 'amateurs', they're for skilled professionals who take pride in having a straight floor. I've seen some phuked up HB installed by retards who couldn't care less that the points drifted 2-3" and their wall cuts are at 50 degrees. It's not scare tactics, it's warnings from having real world experience.
And I haven't seen L/R HB in many years. Sure was nice stuff!
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it :laughing:
Never said that.