Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Nov 13, 2008 11:56 am OK - I have spent a bit of time reading a few of these threads re installation of timber floors and I think I have just about got my head around it, but would be grateful for any further advice/confirmation.
We are currently building a new home and would like solid hardwood floors in our living areas. (approx 100sqm) As we have a slab base, I understand that we will require an overlay timber and recommendation is that we choose a thickness of between 12-14mm. I also believe that the recommendation is to install onto Plywood (12mm) - I hear that gluing direct to concrete is ok, but my concern is that we could experience problems if we need to replace any timber and it would be easier to remove from the plywood than the concrete slab????? Until today, I did believe that the timber had to acclimatise in the new home surroundings for approx 2 weeks before installation, but I have now been told that the overlay timber (12-14mm boards) do not require so many days and that 3 or so days is enough .... and seal and polish can take place 3 days later. Can anyone else confirm this? We will be placing the floors down after handover and I am trying to work out if it is possible to move in prior to the installation, or wait until complete (we have a toddler, baby and dog!) Any advice? What has everyone else done if installation has taken place after handover? And one more thing ... how necessary is it to make sure the kitchen units are raised?? Is the major problem the dishwasher and height of timber floor?? The dishwasher will be underneath the island bench. Actually here is one more thing ... can anyone recommend a good installer in Melbourne? As I say, any advice or confirmation of the above would be gratefully received. Thanks! Re: Overlay timber floor 2Nov 13, 2008 2:01 pm Quote: Until today, I did believe that the timber had to acclimatise in the new home surroundings for approx 2 weeks before installation, but I have now been told that the overlay timber (12-14mm boards) do not require so many days and that 3 or so days is enough .... and seal and polish can take place 3 days later. Can anyone else confirm this? Well I have been grappling with the same point on climatisation of timber.. my installer gave me 1 week but that was for 19 mm boards... is it diff for 13-14 mm boards as I am also considering that option( mainly cause the timber height would then cleanly align with my bathroom/kitchen tiles)... One of my friends says 1-2 days is enough.. can't find any good links on googling on this topic. Good luck with the floors mate... Re: Overlay timber floor 3Nov 13, 2008 6:22 pm If the flooring is fixed properly to the ply ( i.e. secret nail / flooring adhesive) you will never lift a board up off the ply for repair - that adhesive is as strong as it comes. Re: Overlay timber floor 4Nov 14, 2008 8:14 am Dukekamaya - thanks for your comment .... but just to be clear, are you indicating that fixing to ply can be just as problematic as gluing to concrete if the boards ever need to be lifted for replacement????
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