Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 17, 2023 4:20 pm Hi All, Seeking some advice on whether to direct stick engineered timber floors vs floating installation. The subfloor is new construction yellow tongue particleboard. I am concerned about the sound and feel of floating floors but I dont have a way to test out this comparison. Looking for recommendations. Thanks Re: Engineered Timber Installation - Floating vs Direct stic 2Aug 17, 2023 8:19 pm randoss Hi All, Seeking some advice on whether to direct stick engineered timber floors vs floating installation. The subfloor is new construction yellow tongue particleboard. I am concerned about the sound and feel of floating floors but I dont have a way to test out this comparison. Looking for recommendations. Thanks Hi, Yes it's a big question. Have you given thought to a Hybrid floor? Which you would lay straight over the sub floor and it's quieter? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Engineered Timber Installation - Floating vs Direct stic 3Aug 18, 2023 4:10 am randoss Hi All, Seeking some advice on whether to direct stick engineered timber floors vs floating installation. The subfloor is new construction yellow tongue particleboard. I am concerned about the sound and feel of floating floors but I dont have a way to test out this comparison. Looking for recommendations. Thanks Hi Randoss If you are worried about sound 100000000000% ( hope that is enough zeros to make my point) you need to go with a floating floor with a good acoustic quality underlay. As I am sure you understand, direct stick means you are gluing the boards directly to your subfloor with nothing in between other than glue. A floating floor allows you to have an acoustic underlay which prevents sound transmitting. There are various types and levels of quality, but the good ones work well. Happy to explain this further and if you are in Sydney I can show you. Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Engineered Timber Installation - Floating vs Direct stic 4Aug 18, 2023 9:41 am Ashington Homes Hi Randoss If you are worried about sound 100000000000% ( hope that is enough zeros to make my point) you need to go with a floating floor with a good acoustic quality underlay. As I am sure you understand, direct stick means you are gluing the boards directly to your subfloor with nothing in between other than glue. A floating floor allows you to have an acoustic underlay which prevents sound transmitting. There are various types and levels of quality, but the good ones work well. Happy to explain this further and if you are in Sydney I can show you. Cheers Simeon Thanks Simon, I guess I'm no concerned with the volume of the noise rather that dead and hollow sound and feel that is associated with floating floors. But I'm not sure if this is really a valid concern on say a 14mm engineered timber board? Certainly easier and cheaper to do floating. Michelle Hi, Yes it's a big question. Have you given thought to a Hybrid floor? Which you would lay straight over the sub floor and it's quieter? We prefer the look and feel of timber over hybrid although hybrid certainly has its upsides. Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 16200 Thanks, that's the motivation I needed to give it a try sooner rather than one day! 4 3186 To put anything over slate you will need to put self level compound over the entire area as slate various in thickness and is very un even. To install most types of… 1 516 |