A thin veneer of real hardwood sits on top of a plywood base.
Installing engineered wood flooring in basement.
A key part of your basement renovation is choosing a great flooring option something that will look great be comfortable and work on a concrete base where moisture can sometimes be an issue.
Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.
Consult the product data sheet for instructions regarding specific trowel requirements.
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.
Installing engineered hardwood flooring over concrete too tight against a stationary object will not allow room for normal expansion and may cause a failure.
Pass the trowel through the glue at a 45.
See our team at svb wood floors 1 secret to installing a wood floor in a finished basement here.