Trick How to Spread the Glue Mapei for Glue Down Wood Floor Installation MrYoucandoityourself

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[@monshes]

This is pure gold. Great demo by an obvious experienced expert. My first go today laying 2-1/4" strip flooring had all the glue within the lines, no mess at all. No glue showing past the work, so ready for tomorrow. Saw the other video showing placement of the chalk line which is so helpful. Nice to be able to start and stop at will. Takes all the drama out of a potentially very messy enterprise. Much better info here than other videos, including slick manufacturer's. It helped that I have laid nail down strip and floating floors, as well as lots of trowel experience with tile, concrete, plaster, etc. But if you have the basic tool skills this is very easy to do and a real time saver. I did a pass "dry" to practice the strokes prior to pouring the glue which helped me a lot. Pay attention to how he moves backward and does the trowel pass. I'll add that you can do this technique using just one hand if you are not very ambidextrous, but it will be harder on your body.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, thanks for so detailed commenting! I am very appreciate!

[@Greg_Chase]

He did a fantastic job and your tip on doing "test pass" was fantastic. When you have an inexperienced hand like mine, and you're laying down glue, it could end up sort of tragically with your new job cleaning up all the glue footprints instead of spending that time installing. Thanks to both of you guys.

[@tomasbajarunas6416]

This technique only is good for initial spread. But if you lay wider planks into this bed, you will entrap air, and it will prevent properly to spread the glue! Use this technique as just an initial spread, as it will allow you to go fast in controlled manner, then comb glue perpendicular to boards, starting from already laid planks to the mark. The initial spread will ensure you have a proper amount of glue, not too much, not too little, and when you comb, it will just re-distribute the glue, leaving nice straight, perpendicular to boards lines of glue with channels. Then, as you lay boards, most of the air will be able to escape, ensuring proper coverage. I've found this by initially following this man's suggestion, then noticed that squeeze out isn't that great at the edge of the board, ie the board was just floating on the top of the glue ridges.. Once I switched to proper way of spreading the glue, boards were sinking into the glue much much MUCH easier, and I finally saw proper squeeze out. BTW, using Bostik EPA, so it's a bit thicker glue, I suspect, still, same should apply to Mapei.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@captainjennifer]

Wow, thank you so much for the methodical and clean method for spreading glue. Best demonstration I've seen and will be copying your technique!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome!

[@MooseDoesStuff]

Between this and your video that points out leaving your chalk line a little short, you've saved me so many headaches.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad it helped!

[@dannyodell5148]

I know this video is a few years old but this video was perfect to help me be more productive in spreading the glue with ease. Thank you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are so welcome!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Here is a very easy trick about how to spread glue for your hardwood floor installation. You just need some practice to get this experience for making a beautiful picture like this.

[@mikejonce1]

Is the Mapei 980 a good adhesive to use for bamboo floors over a concrete substrate?

[@paolocoletti3424]

Brilliant technique, neat and precise. You are the man, thank you !

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot for your positive comment!

[@ciprianomateocastaneda380]

First time watching this video. January 2022. I’ll be laying my first 1700 sq ft hardwood flooring. I believe I’ll do it good for the 1st time.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Good luck!

[@kofisizali9637]

Nicely demonstrated. Now i know how to do mine. Thanks.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thank you, my friend! I am happy to help you!

[@Zokfend]

I did my first wood floor glue-down two days ago, after watching your video. Although I didn't do it as nicely and pretty as you did, I did pretty good for my first time. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Looking forward to more videos from you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot!

[@johnal4560]

Hello Can i use this glue to install new plywood on wood subfloor without nailing or screwing?? thx

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, you can. Just put heavy something on top before glue getting dry. Thanks!

[@cameronchurch4639]

Great job. Impressive. What is the glue that you used?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Cameron, this is Mapei flooring glue. Thanks for watching!

[@IdemRedd]

so im comparing this to tile and am wondering if the notch pattern will trap air beneath the floor and if so is that good?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Do you have other idea how to spread glue?

[@taksdd]

Hello, I have a question if I may. Some of the boards that I have are a little bent (bowed) either towards centre or one of the ends. Should all planks be absolutely straight or is there some tolerance level? There is quite a few of them and I wonder whether I should get them replaced or is it safe to use them This is glue down engineered hardwood oak. 20mm thick. 190cm long Thanks!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi , engineered hardwood boards has to be straight, it’s can be bended up and down but not to the sides. Sometimes in warehouse not ideal moisture and temperature, that’s why it can bending.

[@taksdd]

@@MrYoucandoityourself hello thank you up and down you mean bent on the length right ? So small bending there is okay? If I glue it down and put something heavy will that be okay? Thank you!

[@C.Masala]

If the glue gets on the floor planks, what do you use to safely clean it off? I had my floors done and there is glue residue all over. Thank you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, depends what type of glue you used. Some glue easy to clean with wet rag, some with special cleaner. What glue brand did you used?

[@C.Masala]

@@MrYoucandoityourself Thank you so much for answering! They used an epoxy glue (?). It is a glue down engineered hardwood on concrete.

[@Jaylowrider]

They didn’t use epoxy glue, anyways, mix a 1/4 teaspoon of dish soap and 1 gallon of water - that makes a neutral cleaner, or you can buy a neutral cleaner and use that

[@marcodeluca4068]

Was this laminated hard floor with wood back what is the name of the glue ?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Marco, this is engendered hardwood floor with wood back and Mapei flooring glue. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@naaniam]

Thank u for posting this video. I tried last week . It went well , but some glue on the top of wood . How to remove it . I tried to remove ,but it is not going 🙁.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

What glue did you use?

[@jamesbassett1484]

Extremely helpful!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@gfd7469]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You're welcome!

[@Jaylowrider]

Proper technique now is straight or perpendicular to the planks, just like tile

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Who told you about a proper technique?

[@byronc7284]

Ha ha, I tried doing this after watching this video, and made a mess. Way harder than it looks. This guy is a pro.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Byron, you need just experience.

[@word1one]

Love the technique! But I see a lot of squeeze out to deal with afterwards.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, it’s hard work. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@iancarlson8445]

Do you remember the brand and color of this flooring?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Ian, this material supplying by owner.

[@top3844]

Sir what is the brand name of glue thankyou..z

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, this is Mapei flooring glue - amzn.to/2wiBYpT

[@richardgraham7956]

How do you clean the urethane glue off your tools

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, I am using scraper for removing glue from the travel, when glue getting dry. Thanks!

[@richardgraham7956]

How do you get it off your skin thank you for replying

[@richardgraham7956]

Thank you for sharing your skills and abilities in great detail for all to learn how to

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Denatured alcohol.

[@volkan19862000]

Hi there... i would like to ask you about the waiting time of the glue to make sure it is ready to lay the vinyl or laminate? Thanks a lot

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I have never use laminate installation with glue. It should be install as a floating floor. Now about vinyl: I don't work with vinyl and glue only a hardwood floor.

[@volkan19862000]

MrYoucandoityourself i got it... thanks for the answer

[@dimarozov9802]

Спасибо!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome!

[@brandonkooiman8693]

Okay we get it. 6 mins of spreading glue let's go

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes!

[@crazyforcrotchet]

Nice no mess!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks! :-)

[@afourtrackmind]

Dear lord! You're a fu*king master. Thank you! Any tips for 3' tiles? These things are killing me.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, I am doing only hardwood floor.

[@afourtrackmind]

All good my brother. I was trying this technique all day. You make it look easy. So much experienced knowhow in every one of your movements. Thanks again.

[@gigimartinez9853]

Hi what type of tape do you used to tape the floor??

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

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[@gigimartinez9853]

MrYoucandoityourself thank you very much!!!😊

[@jaimealvarado4883]

Legendary

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, it's true!

[@edinkahrimanovic961]

Fals trowel

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching!

[@cacsoccer101]

I've never been so mesmerized watching someone spread glue

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@yourvidia5815]

You could easily put some painters tape on the trowel leaving only the teeth out...in this way you can clean very easy after work and reusing the trowel

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, I use scraper for cleaning trowel on next day.It's easy too. Thanks!

[@dayfarming4274]

THANK YOU so much for posting this video! You saved my new floor installation today and answered all my questions I couldn't find elsewhere.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Great, thanks for your comment!

[@Jake-zc3fk]

I watched this video 5 years ago when I did my living room glue down, and now 5 years later it’s time to finish into our master bedroom. Thanks so much for this, your technique worked perfectly for me!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Very appreciate your comment!

[@dc6233]

This guy takes allot of pride in his work! That's nice to see...

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@Aztecbeauty]

Is a 3/16×3/16 square nothch twowle good fir hardwood engineered

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, it’s not enough.

[@TanzOnline]

i knew this tutorial would be good after I heard his accent

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Tigger, listen with attention few times. It’s will help you understand my accent. Thanks for watching!

[@christiancasimir8403]

Is that glue different from white glue?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi,This is Mapei glue, white glue from Bostik, yellow glue from Bona.

[@ron4274]

Now that's a Pro...on all counts (technique, explanation, and presentation)!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Ron, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@GavynMcLeod]

Thanks!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot!

[@monkeydgabriel384]

Too much bs

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

What too much, sorry?

[@satellite9947]

Useful

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@yurkellis]

how did you come up with this, коллега? очень правильно. спасибо.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Привет Юра, ответ очень прост - и опыт сын ошибок трудных и гений парадоксов друг (Пушкин)🙂

[@LearnEnglishWithMatta]

This will be helpful for today! Thanks brother 💪🏽🇺🇸

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@stevehenkel354]

I'm building two slot car tables where I'll need to glue some sound board on top of the plywood top. One table is 16x4 and the other is 8x4. I'll be using some interior/exterior wood glue. I was looking for a good way to spread the glue. Your video was just what I was looking for! You made it look so easy! Thank you!! I did have one question and I understand if this is something you can't really answer. The total area of my table top is 96 square feet. I bought a gallon of the glue (not opened yet). Does that sound like it would be enough to cover or should I get a bigger container?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Steve, all depends, what trowel you will use. On the cane you can read which one is spread for more, which one less. For 96 s.f. It’s not enough. Roughly, one gallon for 40 s.f. Is it clear? Thanks

[@tonyg6103]

Good tip to keep glue path organized! And make nice pattern too. Always want to make sure you know how much rows of flooring can be put in the case you need to stop.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@jrbutterfly31]

Started the glue-down phase of my hardwood flooring project this past weekend, and thanks to your video I didn't do too bad! 14.75 x 14.75 feet room. Next is the 29 foot long hallway!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Glad I could help!

[@Thecolonel795]

Wow . Perfect amount poured. Demonstrated experience and very helpful to DYIer first timer.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@sdean88888]

I do have a question if you glow down your hardwood floor on concreate, do you need a gap between of the floor and the wall

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, 100%.

[@sunhongditzler-bv9cf]

Beautiful job and skill. Thank you. I have learned something.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks for your comment!

[@chelo3510]

I just paid a guy to install wood on my first floor. He didn’t do those lines, just applied glue on cement and flatted it out without your technique or lines. Is my floor messed up?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I made this line because easy to control where I applied the glue, avoid step on it and make mess up on pre finished new hardwood floor. Also easy to work, because this line I can finish fast and stop working any time. I don’t need to clean up dried glue from subfloor on next day. In my comments I not criticize any one, just showing my technique and hope someone will do the job more clean and high end.

[@DCUPtoejuice]

straight lines perpendicular to boards ideal

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Good idea! Ha-ha...

[@pplastiras]

Thanks for the video. Which trowel are you using? Could you post a link please? Also approximately how much glue is dispensing per sqm? Thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I am using trowel for hardwood flooring 1/4” V notch. I can’t find on Amazon. I am buying it in flooring supplier store. With this trowel you can cowering around 40 s.f with one gallon of glue. Thanks

[@pplastiras]

Thanks!!

[@charlesehsutton]

how many square metres does glue usually cover using this technique, thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi, on the each bucket you can find instructions about travel teethe size and covers. With travel 1/4 inch teeth on this video I covered with 5 gallons bucket 180 s.f. Thanks

[@henrygomez7706]

Thanks one of the best way to put glue for wood very good work thanks

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

No problem 👍

[@MiMGyYo]

Hello, now I 'm watching this video, I'm learning how install laminate floor without which sound it hole. I want install this laminated floor glued to floor because I dont like this void/hole sound, so, this is possible? or the laminated floor need be installed over sponge??

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Raul, I so few times glued down laminate floor. Its not normal, but everything in your power.

[@MiMGyYo]

Thank yo so much! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome!

[@MiguelGarcia-hg3ht]

Very beautiful technique! I'm going to have to copy you!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Miguel, thank you!

[@franciscovalencia8881]

Perfecto existen diferentes tipos cómo tirar el glue tu técnica es perfecto

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Francisco, thanks a lot!

[@keefykeef]

Sounds like José Mourinho

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

A-ha-ha!

[@naioti]

total pro trowel work here, thanks for the instruction. I'm about to order floors and getting ready to glue down some new floors, really appreciate it.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Good luck!

[@naioti]

@@MrYoucandoityourself halfway through my floor project and I would have made a complete mess without learning from you, I really do appreciate you making this content. BTW, I came back for that scoop up technique at the end of the row, think I got it now... not so good my first couple tries. haha

[@Thomas-lp6vs]

What tradesman uses a chisel to open a can

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Only professionals!

[@sollegoabe5065]

Good job indeed, impressive

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@tompaj10]

you are simply Master!!!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot!

[@IWBVS]

how do you remove it to lay another type of flooring?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You can use floor scraper machine.

[@murphyjammusashi]

Thank you.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

You are welcome!

[@swissfloorings505]

👍

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@chrisgentry4837]

Great instruction. Thank you

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Hi Chris, Thanks for your comment!

[@beverleygregory]

your hired

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks!

[@taksdd]

May I ask why are you using square notched trowel instead of the triangle notched glue spreader that mapei sells? Apart from the handle on top, do you think the triangles leave not enough glue?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I am using V- notched square trowels, because it’s giving to me higher glue grooves and less glue consumption. With triangles trowel very high glue consumption. I am only using it for gluing underlay or for spreading moisture protection. Thanks!

[@leandromarques4952]

Hi friend. Nice job, I am wondering if you roll the floor or just weigh it down. I saw some people saying that you MUST roll them with a 100lb roller. What can you say about it?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I never rolled prefinished floor.

[@ATXTube]

Squeeze

[@beworship6168]

thanks for the vid, i wasn't sure how much to use,but now i have a better idea,thanks again

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks

[@Csalazar1080]

How do you remove glue that got on the bamboo flooring ?

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

After 15 years of working with glue-down installation, usually, I don't make a mess. If it is happened, I remove some glue with wet napkin immediately and don't leave it for a long time.

[@harmandhaliwal8287]

Thats wood or laminate

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Engineered wood.

[@roba6807]

Great video!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot!

[@surferdjnj]

The glue grooves should be at 90 degrees from wood direction so that when you lay the wood, the air can escape out the grooves as you do each section.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Where did you find this instructions? This is not true!

[@joseoviedo1644]

This is not true brother. Mapei does it the very same way he’s doing it in the video.

[@peterkiernan1668]

Great technique and nicely demonstrated.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Thanks a lot!

[@ninamaria1339]

Hello! Thank you for all the great videos! I am about to try to replace several large areas of kitchen, hall and laundry room following water damage. Can you tell me what are the tools I will need and can you possibly direct me to any videos or suggest to me the best place to start replacing the wood. I am replacing tongue and groove engineered wood flooring. I appreciate your help so much!

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

I have several videos on my channel about how to replace the wood boards. Here are couple of them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6fUd4eha9prl80 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIqreYp5pLaih6M

[@hobson3724]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills. I have a question. When working on hardwood floor glue down, can I walk on it once I put them down? Because I have to walk on it to work on the next row.

[@MrYoucandoityourself]

Yes, you can. Just tape boards together.