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Installation
There are 3 methods to install your solid wood flooring
Gluing (on concrete floor)
You must use a water-free, alcohol glue, specially for wood, and follow the instructions of the manufacturer. With this method, you don't need a sub floor and you don't need to glue tongue and groove. Always be aware that wood lives, so provide an expansion gap of 15mm between the wall and flooring. This also applies to door thresholds, pipes and stairs, up against fireplaces or stone floors. Please note, with large areas (width in excess of 10m) the floor must be divided with an expansion gap. On completion, this gap is covered by a profile that is not fixed to the floor.
Nailing onto Battens (not for flooring less than 18mm thick)
This is the most traditional method of installing your floor. Boards to be secret nailed at an angle of 45o through the top of the tongue. Use lost head machine nails of 50mm and a pneumatic nailing machine (to avoid damage to the tongue). For extra security, nail the boards to each batten with a air of nails. For some extremely hard wood species, it may be necessary to predrill nail holes. Don't forget expansion gap (15mm) everywhere.
Floating Solid Flooring
It is entirely possible to float most solid flooring. However:
- Correct in house conditions must exist
- Expert installation personal must be employed
- If this is the fitting method desired
