Hi,
We are laying 280mm wide solid oak flooring over a screeded floor over warm water under floor heating (yes I know........don't do it). The cottage is 15th/16th century grade 2 listed and this is what has been laid elsewhere. We also want to achieve a very rustic, country look because the cottage was originally where the animals lived (people lived on the upper floor).
We will use a damp proof course under the concrete, and we will ensure both the oak & concrete have dried out to the required levels before laying it. And we are expecting to have to sand the floor at some point to address cupping. The floor area will be approx 20 square metres.
We will also use some kind of primer over the concrete and also a product such as an MS Polymer as the adhesive because it's cleaner, less toxic & apparently has more flex than the other more usual glue (not sure if I can mention brand names here).
What primer should we use over the concrete?
And has anyone ever laid such wide boards over warm water under floor heating before with any success?? I'm looking for some encouragement
I'm researching this for my restoration builder partner but everything/everyone is screaming "don't do it"! He is absolutely set on the project and has purchased the wood already.
We are laying 280mm wide solid oak flooring over a screeded floor over warm water under floor heating (yes I know........don't do it). The cottage is 15th/16th century grade 2 listed and this is what has been laid elsewhere. We also want to achieve a very rustic, country look because the cottage was originally where the animals lived (people lived on the upper floor).
We will use a damp proof course under the concrete, and we will ensure both the oak & concrete have dried out to the required levels before laying it. And we are expecting to have to sand the floor at some point to address cupping. The floor area will be approx 20 square metres.
We will also use some kind of primer over the concrete and also a product such as an MS Polymer as the adhesive because it's cleaner, less toxic & apparently has more flex than the other more usual glue (not sure if I can mention brand names here).
What primer should we use over the concrete?
And has anyone ever laid such wide boards over warm water under floor heating before with any success?? I'm looking for some encouragement
I'm researching this for my restoration builder partner but everything/everyone is screaming "don't do it"! He is absolutely set on the project and has purchased the wood already.
