solid wood flooring - float or secret nail?

[radsik]

I know this subject has been broached before but the post I was looking through didn't seem to have a conclusion.

I have some to lay end of next week (195mm floormaster from B&Q) and I was intending on doing it as a floating floor. However I have now been advised to secret nail it instead.

Opinions as to the best method would be greatly appreciated, I don't really want to spend the extra time nailing it all but at the same time I have to make sure it is a good job.

Thanks

 

[WoodYouLike]

Floormaster B&Q: have you opened packs to see how many short lengths you have? If 40 - 50 % short lengths (shorter than 70 - 90cm) than DON'T install using the floating method.

 

[radsik]

thanks for the reply, all the packs are opened and they are all 1200mm long. What would be the issue with doing it as a floating floor if they were short lengths?

 

[WoodYouLike]

The issue is that with many short lengths you'll get too many joins which will work as hinges, making the whole floor unstable.

 

[radsik]

ok, great, so if I make sure I only use longer lengths it should be ok? or would it be better to be nailed? I have never laid the solid wood before so want to make sure I get it right