A thin veneer of real hardwood sits on top of a plywood base.
Installing engineered wood flooring in basement.
Consult the product data sheet for instructions regarding specific trowel requirements.
Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.
While it is possible to install hardwood flooring directly onto a concrete basement floor by gluing it down it is recommended that a more durable option such installing subfloor first or using engineered wood flooring is considered.
Installing solid hardwood flooring in a basement that is below grade generally voids the warranty so if you really want the look of hardwood there choose engineered over solid planks.
In general use a notched trowel to spread the adhesive.
Engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an issue.
Pass the trowel through the glue at a 45.
This plywood is considered dimensionally stable as it holds shape better than solid hardwood in the presence of moisture.