Question from Nancy
Debra, We have installed 3 floating wood floors in three different houses. They used duck glue in the joints with a pad. The salespeople suggest we glue down the floor, but I was always afraid to do so.
I am going to install my 4th hardwood floor in a new house and the salespeople again suggest I use the glued down approach. I am considering it this time. They tell me the smell disapates in a few days. Also it is better if you have a leak, it won’t travel as it would on a floating floor. (The dishwasher always made me nervous as we also have wood in the kitchen.)
When you installed your floor, you said you used yellow carpenters glue. Is your floor considered a floating floor ( with a pad) or is it a glued down floor. I do have MCS so I need to be careful. They also suggested that I should go to some of their recent jobs (done a few days to a week) and see if there is an odor. Don’t know if this will be a true test. Your thoughts please. Nancy
Debra’s Answer
My floor was not a floating floor, I’ve glued wood floors down directly to wood or concrete subfloors.
My current favorite glue for wood floors is Titebond II because it is waterproof (important in the kitchen) and just as nontoxic as any other yellow woodworker’s glue.
What type of glue do they want to use? I would only use yellow woodworker’s glue.
can you do this method over ceramic tile
No, you need a flat surface that the glue will stick to.
Gluing together substances that contract and expand at different rates in response to heat and humidity (e.g. wood and concrete) is not usually a good idea.
For your protection, please consider getting expert opinions about the impact of such an endeavor in your specific geographic region, climate, and household.
can look at afm…they have a non toxic glue for floors and the like