Laying B Q Solid Wood Flooring

The sub floor beneath should be smooth dry and level.

Laying b q solid wood flooring.

Watch our step by step video showing how to lay solid wood flooring with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence. We have a range of underlays available depending on what you re looking for. A solid oak top this top layer is made from a single piece of wood so it looks like solid wood once laid. Installing solid wood flooring onto concrete.

Preparation is the secret to laying a laminate real wood top layer or solid wood floor that s durable and looks great. Sub floors need to be fitted with an underlay. But before you lay onto a concrete floor you ll need to lay a damp proof membrane even if there s a damp proof course in your sub floor. A strengthening bottom layer this adds stability.

Made from single pieces of wood this flooring range comes in a selection of finishes from dove grey to coffee and is great for high traffic areas such as hallways living rooms and bedrooms. Take a look in our. Starting in one corner of the room spread in excess of 2 board widths of adhesive along the starting wall sub floor using a 3mm toothed trowel. This is because solid wood flooring has a higher tendency towards movement and needs to be fixed to the subfloor to avoid problems in the future.

Choose from our shades of oak beech maple and walnut to give your lounge hallway dining room or bedroom a high end finish. Style your floors with shades of white and grey laminate solid wood or engineered wood flooring to match your décor or opt for natural wood effects to create a neutral ground for your living space in water resistant materials. When you are laying a solid timber floor it is best to lay it using a fixed method as opposed to floating commonly used for engineered boards. Engineered wood flooring is a more affordable alternative to solid wood which is easier to clean and a more practical option for busy homes.

A soft wood or hdf middle layer. And before the flooring goes down you ll need to lay underlay as this will make the flooring easier to fit help it to last longer and will improve sound and heat. Also known as engineered wood flooring real wood top layer flooring is made up of three layers. For a timeless look that improves and develops with age choose one of our solid wood floors.