You can also lay engineered flooring over any flat stable surface including ceramic tile sheet vinyl and existing wood floors.
Is engineered hardwood flat surface.
Engineered wood flooring looks very similar on the surface but it is made from a relatively thin layer of hardwood bonded over a substrate of high quality plywood.
Floating floors are best because they don t need staples or nails that might puncture wires or hot water.
Thinner engineered boards transfer heat better than thick solid wood and are more stable.
Cleats properly against the top of the tongue where it meets the vertical edge of the profile to prevent top edge or surface damage.
Traditional engineered hardwood.
Engineered hardwood flooring overcomes these problems by constructing a multiple ply plank which counteracts twisting and remains flat and intact.
You can help reduce squeaking popping and crackling by being sure that the subfloor is dry flat structurally sound does not have any loose decking or joists and is.
This makes engineered hardwood flooring a better choice for installation over radiant heat sources over concrete whether it s below grade or above.
Having a flat subfloor ensures your floating engineered hardwood flooring fits well.
Concrete subfloors should be as flat as possible in accordance with the manufacturer s tolerances an eighth inch across a ten foot area is a good industry standard.
Installing a floating engineered hardwood floor works well at any grade level and over most types of subfloor surfaces.