How to glue down engineered floor to a slab. DIY NC Floor Guys.

For this project, I'll be showing you have to glue an engineered floor to a slab. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@jasonmysinger9464]

Thanks for making this video! I just finished installing 90 sq ft of engineered hardwood in my master closet, and it looks amazing thanks to your guidance!

[@JoeWoodMakeThat]

Excellent video thank you so much for breaking it down. Bought a house about seven months ago redoing a guestroom that is downstairs and also has VCT. I have actually done a good amount of VCT and the warning on the glue is funny to me. Even when you’re being survival somehow it gets in ya and then something else 😂

[@thomo74]

Great video! Very helpful. Thanks.

[@kingsroberson5713]

Beautiful job

[@Matasky2010]

I wouldn't expect the floor to be very straight if you're just using the old baseboard as your guide...

[@patankardesign]

best DIY video for this topic. I saw some 12-15 videos until I stumbled upon this one. very thoroughly explanation and good lil tips and tricks. Liked the stagger idea a lot. minimal tools used. two thumbs up.

[@IndianaBigScratch]

How are you running a straight line without running a row across with a line snapped?

[@larry6406]

I dont use a line snap. But you can if you need it.

[@rickroll9086]

Maybe works with cheap t&g, but for thicker/tighter boards (or if floor a bit uneven) it takes a lot more tapping. The glue rows/width is way too wide to work on planks.

[@larry6406]

I just uploaded a video on glue down 5/8" x 5" solid plank oak to slab. It works with that also. You just gotta take certain preparations.

[@Rhonda858]

Can I ask you a question I have a room that is 533 sq ft and I've already purchased enough engineered wood flooring to cover my floor. My question is how much should I expect to have to pay someone to install it glued down over a concrete slab, including removing the carpet that I have already installed in the room? And remove the the baseboards, glue down the flooring and reinstall the base boards im just wondering how much should I expect to pay per sq ft for labor only? I live here in Katy Texas a small town right outside of Houston, idk if my area matters or not for the price? I would really appreciate if anyone could possibly give me an idea on how much is a reasonable price to expect to pay per sq ft or for the whole 533 sq ft job? I have some contractors coming next week to give me some estimates but since I am a woman and I have no idea how is the asking price for labor and I just don't want to be taken advantage of since I'm a single mom of 4 kids...I can't afford to over pay but yet I want someone that has experience doing this type of job that will do it correctly and I understand that good work doesn't come cheap either. Thanks in advance to anyone that can aanswer my questions

[@larry6406]

Install pre-finished glued down could be $5 to $6 per SF.

[@Rhonda858]

@@larry6406 thank you so much so that is the price for the labor only, correct? That's not as bad as I was thinking it would be...

[@AFFarms444]

Do you need expansion gaps along the edges? If so, how much? 1/4 inch? Thank you.

[@ncfloorguys6204]

You should leave an expansion gap all the way around. I like to use the larger quarter round, thats 11/16x11/16 so I can leave a 1/2" expansion gap. But most of the time 1/4" is probably fine.

[@laurenceegerton890]

Why the silver duct tape on your right hand?

[@duskobogos2348]

great explanation, cheers

[@lupecanchola8303]

What do you charge for this glue down engineered? I’m trying to find the pricing on this floor

[@larry6406]

In Raleigh, NC I can get $4 to $5 per SF including glue.

[@leonardotalento3226]

Great install technique. But don't you need to start from the middle after squaring out the room.

[@IU-Uber]

what is that tool called at 13:57? and where can i get one. lol

[@ncfloorguys6204]

Thats called a Powerjack. Great tool. You should be able to find one at your local hardwood supply store or order online.

[@Jeffrey-y8v]

How bout snapping a line in the center of the room and not starting off the wall. Your a professional,?

[@terrys3402]

Do you need expansion gaps?

[@larry6406]

Only around the edges. I've never left an expansion gap in the field with a glue down floor.

[@villaggiodesign3203]

No expansion gap :/

[@larry6406]

No.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

What? No expansion gap??

[@brendanhall5298]

The pattern should be more random, nice job all the same

[@asfdsafvdv5254]

GLUE ALL OVER THE BUCKET. I WILL GET STICKY PRETTY SOON

[@ducnguyen-iv9px]

Thanks

[@_JimmyBeGood]

So your title says gluing hardwood to a slab and then you glue it to tile. How stupid.