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Sure, go ahead :) But please download the images and host yourself as they'll be deleted at some point. What are your thoughts on a floating floor installation using the black sticky back foam to fix the boards down? I'm unsure of the technical name of the foam but I've seen it used before...

Many thanks for your time. It was sold to me as a high quality european product that would be fitted perfectly and look fantastic. It came in boxes that were little more than 1 metre in length. I'm now led to believe that a proper European product would come in lengths of over 2 metres. I'll...

Hi. I went to have a look at my friends flooring last night and his is far far better in quality and fit and a) it was cheaper b) he fitted it himself with no prior experience. His came in long lengths (over 2 metres I think). So is this a clear indication that what I have isn't European...

Quick question for those who have experience of it.... How much of a job is it going to be to remove the adhesive from the concrete floor? And can you recommend a tool/solution for doing it? Many thanks :)

Blimey, that bad? I think you are probably right though. I guess the only way to fix what is there is to sand it all back and re oil, but then the rough grain would be lost and its an effort that shouldn't be necessary. How exactly should the flooring be laid in terms of pattern? What is...

:( So its not just me then that noticed the dodgy pattern that has been created. Shouldn't it a more continuous staggered effect? Yep, this is sold as a pre brushed and oiled product. I really don't know what to do. The installer was a doofus so I don't want him back in the house to...

I've been up to the house to get some pictures in the daylight. What an absolute mess. Now you can see why I'm so upset.... http://www.trailblasters.co.uk/oakfloor.html :(

Just found it here: http://www.kdcarpets.com/flooring-product-387-18mm-solid-oak-150mm-wide-brushed-and-oiled.htm It looks nothing like that though (its full of knots and variations). Also just realised that I've probably paid too much for it.

:shock: I don't like the sound of that. What exactly is a second grade floor and what are the usual signs of such a floor? I'll get some pics asap. FYI, the make of the flooring is known as Natures Own. But after opening the box there is a leaflet from Carpet Line.

Hi. I wouldn't say scuff marks, they are perfect lines. They look more like lines of oil. If you imagine the planks running through a machine spraying oil on them and the spray gun stops and starts. Not sure if that makes sense but the effect reminds me exactly of when we used to run mdf...

Good good. Well, it defnitely needs something applying to the floor as at the moment it looks dull, the shiny edges look terrible and some planks have stripes on them. Don't get me wrong though, it looks to be a lovely natural product with lots of plank variation and lots of nice knots. It...

I was hoping you wouldn't say that :( Have you ever used Trip Trap maintenance oil? Thats what I've been given to treat the floor but I'm unsure as to whether this is the best solution for the job (as I don't trust the supplier anymore). But 'apparantly' the trip trap oil is recommended by...

Well it looks like I may have been wrong about the glue residue on the floor joints. It appears to be a concentration of oil which will have been applied at the factory. It shine seems to be on the edge of every piece of oak even the bits that haven't been laid. Therefore, it can't be glue...

Matty, as I said, I trusted them implicitly. I didn't suspect moisture prior to fitting, I'm merely questioning if it is a possible issue now that I've read up on it a little more. If it's not likely to be an issue then no problem. Yes, I'll be having a word with the neighbour as he tried it...

I had a feeling it was all going to go wrong as soon as he pulled up, first impressions count for everything. I'm guessing he used to be a carpet fitter actually. He came across as a nitwit and his assistant was definitely a sandwich short of a picnic. The fitter is contracted by the place we...

Thanks again for your advise. Can the flooring really be lifted back up after being glued down? Isn't there a risk of permanently damaging the wood? He said that because it is natural wood with would bend to shape into the dips :? The adhesive was not only spread flat but also very...

I haven't settled any bill yet. I know for a a fact that parts of the floor haven't bonded with the adhesive because of very slight dips in the floor where no more adhesive was applied and so the wood hovered above the adhesive. I questioned it but he said the wood would settle into the dip...

Hi there, Thank you for your reply. The glue was applied with a straight edged float, not a notched one. It was defnitely applied with a smooth finish. What affect would this have? Is the glue likely to be removable with hot water and a bit of elbow grease? The fitter hasn't even...

Hi there :) I was hoping to get some professional advice and reassuarance. We've just had a solid oak floor (brushed and oiled) fitted in our lounge. The lounge has a concrete base and the fitter has glued the flooring directly to the concrete. I'm unsure of the type of glue but it was...