Recent content by Floor Dude

It looks like what they sell in the bucket is not a pressure sensitive adhesive. It is meant for wet applications. (Ie do not let it gas off) so would be fine for a felt or paperback sheet vinyl. If they used the other product and just applied with a caulking gun, then that is a big no, and...

My thought is that it depends on your climate. I live in a high desert, so I almost always recommend engineered. But, if you are in a place with relatively consistent humidity; I would go with the solid product.

I have not had this, but I do know in the engineered hardwood world; during covid, the adhesives used to manufacture the planks suffered so greatly that there are multiple recalls and lawsuits over the flawed products. Would not surprise me if the carpet tiles had less than sufficient...

It is amazing what you find people have done, and gotten away with! I did a job not too long ago, and whoever did the install last nailed down the pad with damn 10 penny nails! Turned a quick morning job into an all day event. Good on ya for getting it done!

I love all the previous replies, but my first thought was that they used way too much water, and did not wait the three minutes between mixes.

If you are just looking to make up the difference in height; I highly suggest adding a 1/2" cork underlayment to your install. It had a multitude of benefits.

Anytime I install a plank product; I only sweep. The reason being is every manufacturer gas different specs on what type of cleaner can be used on specific floors. I am not going to fill my truck with any and every solution, and I am not going to use something and risk the warranty falling on...

Hi, I used to be part of a different forum, but fell out a few years back and it looks to have shut down. So I am glad I found you folks! I install mostly carpet and hardwood, but am fairly comfortable with most floors. Love having a community like this to bounce ideas around, and contribute...

Yeah, I patterned every step for the turns. That was the top flight, but there were 3 total flights of stairs. Pain in the butt, but turned out nice.