Hardwood Flooring Learning Series

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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.
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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.

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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.