As it is flooring is a very complicated subject especially when there are so many different components materials that can be applied. Apart from that, designing of the floor, specifications and other elements makes it all the more complex. Add to it, the term floating flooring may raise further questions. Wondering how does a floor float and how you will tread on it? Now the next question that may haunt you is that how on earth do the flooring technicians install it? The fact that these floating floors come with a locking system makes it possible. The process seems to be much easier and simpler than nailing and stapling the planks to the subfloor, but it requires precision in designing, cutting and placement while installing. The best part of the floating flooring is that you can walk on these floors as soon as it is installed.
Important Things to Know
There are a few important things to know about floating flooring. The first thing to know is that such floors need an underlayment to be used so that it allows the floor to ‘float’ on top of the subfloor. This underlayment is actually the cushioning to the floor. It is therefore required to leave a gap of about ¼ inch around the boundary of the room.
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A Few Quick Facts About the Installation and Gluing of The Floating Floor:
There are a few other facts that you should know about floating flooring and it goes as under:
- Floating floors can be made from engineered hardwood
- It can also be of laminate or vinyl
- You can also have these glued down
The substrate required for floating floors can be of different types and made from different materials. Te features of the substrate are:
- It is usually a wood subfloor
- It can also be made of OSB particle board
- You can even have a concrete slab as a substrate
- Even well secured and existing vinyl floor can act as a substrate
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Features of Floating Floors
Floating floors can be found in a wide range of variety of prices, colors, styles and designs. The tongue and groove locking system may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer as few may need glue applied to the tongues and grooves and others may have a click-lock or any other mechanical locking system. The floating flooring offers several advantages apart from the reduced hassle and extra cost of nailing, stapling and gluing. You can have these floors where nailing and stapling on floors are not recommended. If sufficient gapping is present, then the floating floors can have the ease of expansion.
Installing A Floating Floor
The installation process of floating flooring may vary according to the type of floor that you choose. You will also need to acclimatize the planks to your room and therefore require bringing it several days before installation. Use only the manufacturer approved vapor retarder and a moisture meter to find the moisture content. However, while installing floating floors made of bamboo, special consideration is to be made regarding the noise, due to the gap existing between the bamboo floors and the main subfloors.
If you are environment-friendly, then you can also use bamboo for your flooring needs. It is hard, durable and vibrant in color. It has distinct characteristics that will make your home look even more spectacular. This type of flooring is ideal for bedrooms, and small drawing rooms, making it easier for homeowners to give an aesthetic and resale value to their entire property. Now you can also choose the design and style of the floating flooring from reliable online portals or home-decoration magazine designs.
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