Engineered wood flooring

[DaG56]

Hi all.
I'm thinking about buying the flooring in the link and was wondering about how it's joined together.
I've fitted engineered in the past and it click locked together like laminate. This flooring is described as a "super T&G locking system". Is the flooring in the link just pushed together or do the tongue and groove have to be glued down their lengths? Does it just tap together and not separate from being walked on or moving furniture on it? It will be going in a L shaped room that is 7m long and 5m at its widest point?
I'm also wondering if it is ok quality stuff. The link says brushed and oiled but it's lacquered what I'm thinking of getting.
Thanks for any help with this.

Manhattan Natural Oak Brushed & Oiled Engineered Wood Flooring

Manhattan Natural Oak showcases light brown hues and soft straw-yellow tones, with subtle red undertones that add warmth and depth. The combination of these gentle shades creates a natural, inviting atmosphere, while the red undertones bring a touch of richness and character to the wood. Brushed...

www.flooringsuperstore.com

 

[accelerator]

There's a downloadable Installation Guide on the page you gave, which says:

"The tongue & groove joining method can easily be slotted into place or secured with glue in the groove before joining it to the tongue for a more durable finish. A rubber mallet can be used to gently tap the block to ensure the tongue & groove are secure."

 

[DaG56]

There's a downloadable Installation Guide on the page you gave, which says:

"The tongue & groove joining method can easily be slotted into place or secured with glue in the groove before joining it to the tongue for a more durable finish. A rubber mallet can be used to gently tap the block to ensure the tongue & groove are secure."

If I don't do the glue option is it likely to move apart at all? I'd rather not glue it but don't want gaps appearing in the future. Are the tongue and grooves usually a very tight fit to prevent this?

 

[opps]

I think you might need to purchase straps to hold things together whilst the glue sets

https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-flooring-clamp-4m/932FT

 

[accelerator]

It's designed to slot together, so if it's installed well, it should be OK. If you've just slotted it together, it's easy to repair later.

If you want ultra sturdy, then glue it.

You could always slot it first, see how it holds up, and then take it up again and glue it if necessary. Personally, I wouldn't glue it. However, you'll have to be exacting in your install if it's to last.

 

[opps]

It's designed to slot together, so if it's installed well, it should be OK. If you've just slotted it together, it's easy to repair later.

If you want ultra sturdy, then glue it.

You could always slot it first, see how it holds up, and then take it up again and glue it if necessary. Personally, I wouldn't glue it. However, you'll have to be exacting in your install if it's to last.

Sorry, but surely if not glued the sections will slide over time? The only way to prevent that happening would be to have the floor running up to the parameters of the room- which means no expansion gap.

 

[aveatry]

I think you might need to purchase straps to hold things together whilst the glue sets

https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-flooring-clamp-4m/932FT

I did an engineered oak floor and used glue in the T&G without the need for straps so long as you are careful.

That stuff looks like it is some sort of tight fitting T& G but maybe with a gap inside at the back of the groove section to accommodate glue push through.
Seems the design is a tight T&G which I doubt would move with maybe the exception of high traffic areas near to the expansion gap - like doorways. Perhaps just use glue at the last planks around the perimeter / next to the expansion gap to hold everything else in place. Or would that create some weird expansion issues.

 

[accelerator]

Sorry, but surely if not glued the sections will slide over time? The only way to prevent that happening would be to have the floor running up to the parameters of the room- which means no expansion gap.

I would suggest phoning the retailer to ask them.

 

[Scally-Ho]

No glue? Then nail at an angle thru the tongue.

 

[aveatry]

No glue? Then nail at an angle thru the tongue.

The planks are not designed in a way that you wound not then see the holes.

 

[Scally-Ho]

The planks are not designed in a way that you wound not then see the holes.

What holes??? Nailing thru the tongue automatically hides the nail when the next board is slid into place.

 

[crazydaze]

You can buy really nice quality V4 Alpine click engineered. for those prices.

 

[DaG56]

You can buy really nice quality V4 Alpine click engineered. for those prices.

I need 23 sqm for the room. I've got the chance of buying 26 sqm for £28 a sqm. Somebody has 9 unopened boxes of it for sale which would be perfect for what I want. I certainly wouldn't pay that price from the retailer for it.
I don't like the idea of gluing it because it's going over floorboards. Just incase I ever need access under the floorboards. While it would be a pain to lift it even if it isn't glued, being glued would make that almost impossible.
Thanks for everyone's advice and comments they are much appreciated.

 

[aveatry]

I need 23 sqm for the room. I've got the chance of buying 26 sqm for £28 a sqm. Somebody has 9 unopened boxes of it for sale which would be perfect for what I want. I certainly wouldn't pay that price from the retailer for it.
I don't like the idea of gluing it because it's going over floorboards. Just incase I ever need access under the floorboards. While it would be a pain to lift it even if it isn't glued, being glued would make that almost impossible.
Thanks for everyone's advice and comments they are much appreciated.

I glued mine but it wasn’t fancy stuff like yours so mine had to be glued but in a couple of places hidden by furniture I have not glued it in a big enough section and have I can remove the planks and underlay and floor boards and still get under into the ventilation space for routing cables and such.

 

[aveatry]

What holes??? Nailing thru the tongue automatically hides the nail when the next board is slid into place.

Sorry yes I was getting mixed up. But I still think these boards given the tight fit T&G that any slight splintering or small deformation of the Tonge will make it really hard to put together.