Surface Preparation
This section will address proper surface preparation for both concrete and plywood subfloors. Subsequent modules will deal with moisture issues and their effect on installation, and adhesives – how they work and best installation practices.
Key concepts covered include:
- Creating a clean, flat and dry subfloor is paramount to a successful installation.
- Understand how to achieve a clean, flat and dry subfloor.
- Exterior-rated surface- preparation product performance is necessary for use with moisture-control adhesives.
- Acclimation and room for expansion are critical for wood-flooring installations.
Moisture concerns and remedies for glue-down wood flooring
Provide an understanding of moisture sources, dynamics and environmental factors.
Key concepts covered include:
Provide an understanding of moisture sources, dynamics and environmental factors.
Provide an understanding of difference between vapor and liquid, and how each affects wood flooring.
Provide an overview of industry – approved moisture – testing procedures.
Provide an overview of how moisture – control adhesives work to reduce moisture to acceptable levels.
Adhesives Science
This section will address proper surface preparation for both concrete and plywood subfloors. Subsequent modules will deal with moisture issues and their effect on installation, and adhesives – how they work and best installation practices.
Key concepts covered include:
- Creating a clean, flat and dry subfloor is paramount to a successful installation.
- Understand how to achieve a clean, flat and dry subfloor.
- Exterior-rated surface- preparation product performance is necessary for use with moisture-control adhesives.
- Acclimation and room for expansion are critical for wood-flooring installations.
