How To Install Hardwood Floors With Glue. Spread just enough adhesive to work on a few rows at a time so the glue doesnt dry. Heres how to install hardwood flooring using the glue-down method.
It means the floor should be plain. Next you need something to attach your hardwood to. This approach uses wood floor adhesive to secure your flooring directly onto the subfloorso subfloor preparation is critical.
Repeat process with subsequent planks.
Spread only enough glue for an hours work at least until youre more comfortable with the process. Spread only enough glue for an hours work at least until youre more comfortable with the process. If the final piece is larger than 1 inch wide face-nail the piece countersink and fill the hole with matching putty. Getting ready to install engineered hardwood.