OK, I pulled the trigger and ordered some wood.
I believe I can float the floor but I want to glue it down (it is an option also) - I have a concrete slab. I figured the underlayment would almost equal the cost of glue and I don;t like the floating floor sound.
I am really worried on how to level the floor. I've seen Youtube videos but to me, it looks like you have to really know what you're doing. Is it hard to float the floor? What should I use to do so? I'm also afraid the float will run all up on to the base boards or under the walls. Also, I'm doing the study and it has a piano in there. No way am I moving it out of there. I know I can install wood in there and just move the piano a little at a time but how can I level the floor with that thing in there?
For glue, what should I use? I have a Home Depot and Lowe's close by. What do I use to get the glue out of the bucket to put on the floor?
Is a 1/4" gap between the baseboards and wood correct?
What tools will I need (pullbar, etc.)? I have a rubber mallet - is it necessary to use it or only whan a piece is a bit tough to fit in?
What is the proper method for blue taping during install?
I had wood installed in my old house and they rubbed it with something after it was all down - looked like paint thinner or something - what is that? Is it necessary?
I believe I can float the floor but I want to glue it down (it is an option also) - I have a concrete slab. I figured the underlayment would almost equal the cost of glue and I don;t like the floating floor sound.
I am really worried on how to level the floor. I've seen Youtube videos but to me, it looks like you have to really know what you're doing. Is it hard to float the floor? What should I use to do so? I'm also afraid the float will run all up on to the base boards or under the walls. Also, I'm doing the study and it has a piano in there. No way am I moving it out of there. I know I can install wood in there and just move the piano a little at a time but how can I level the floor with that thing in there?
For glue, what should I use? I have a Home Depot and Lowe's close by. What do I use to get the glue out of the bucket to put on the floor?
Is a 1/4" gap between the baseboards and wood correct?
What tools will I need (pullbar, etc.)? I have a rubber mallet - is it necessary to use it or only whan a piece is a bit tough to fit in?
What is the proper method for blue taping during install?
I had wood installed in my old house and they rubbed it with something after it was all down - looked like paint thinner or something - what is that? Is it necessary?