Installation
The right system after a site inspection — over concrete, or over particle board.
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Or call 0466 72 77 60Three different methods are generally used for installing timber flooring over concrete, plus the method used over particle board. Depending on type of flooring, design and budget, one of the following systems can be used for residential and some commercial projects. Any installation over concrete should only commence once the concrete has been assessed as having an acceptable moisture content.
Plywood System
The Plywood System is a high-performance subfloor method that provides a continuous, stable solid wood base over concrete slabs for installing both standard and wide-board Tongue & Groove (T&G) timber flooring.
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The installation process of Tongue & Groove flooring over particle board is the same as over the Plywood System. To ensure a successful installation, the particle board or plywood must be securely fastened to the supporting joists below.
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The Batten System is a traditional structural subfloor method designed for installing Tongue & Groove (T&G) solid timber flooring over concrete slabs.
View this systemGlue Down System (Direct Stick)
The Glue-Down System (also known as Direct Stick) is a sleek, modern installation method where Tongue & Groove (T&G) timber flooring or engineered wood boards are adhered directly to the prepared concrete subfloor using specialized high-strength elastomeric adhesives.
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