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Installation techniques

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There are various techniques used in the installation of hardwood & laminate flooring these are the preferred forms used in domestic situations. 

Nail down

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This is the preferred method of installing solid/multi ply boards over a timber sub-floor.
We use both the angled secret nailer and the surface nailer from powernail to make your new floor as tight and  secure as possible so it can withstand the test of time.
We also use a bitumen based  barrier/paper which is very effective against residual moisture to protect your investment further.

Full stick down

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This is the preferred method of installing solid wooden flooring over a concrete sub-floor. we will either use liquid battens (NOT GRIPFILL) or use a troweled adhesive.
A liquid DPM resin may need to be applied (see pic.) prior to installation (by us) on concrete/bitumen to enable the adhesive to bond effectively with both the flooring and the  sub-floor and of course to protect your new flooring from any residual moisture.

Floating

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This is the preferred method of installing engineered  and laminate flooring over a concrete or a timber sub-floor.
Your new engineered floor will either be tongue and groove  or a click system which will be laid over a suitable underlay.

Skirting or Beading

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We can supply co-ordinated beadings to complement your floor or softwood which can be painted to match existing decor. These are needed to cover the essential expansion gap around the perimeter of your new flooring.
There is also the option of removing your existing skirting boards and replacing them with new either co-ordinated or of your choice to match adjacent rooms.


Dovetail Joinery  -  01253 305587  -  07977 954404  -  e-mail  -  hardwoodfloorfitter

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