Basic questions

[AdamT2]

Hi,

I want to lay parquet in an orangery (i.e. a conservatory with solid walls). The room is about 17 sq.m. I like the look (and price) of reclaimed oak parquet.

The room has a concrete floor which I've had self-levelled.

1. Do I need to seal this self-levelled floor? If so, with what?
2. If the supplier offers to clean the bitumen off the blocks, is it worth me asking them to do this?
3. Do I need underlay? I see some manufacturers recommending Timbermate Excel.
4. What adhesive do I use?
5. Do I glue the grooves, tongues or undersides of the blocks? Or all of them?

I'm sure I'll have more questions later on. Many thanks for your assistance.

Adam

 

[WoodYouLike]

Underlyament is only needed when you install a floor floating. Presume your reclaimed parquet are blocks? So no underlayment, but use suitable parquet adhesive. Because it is a conservatory where the temperature can get rather high I recommend a flexible adhesive - like you would use with underfloor heating (Mapei P990 would be a good choice)

Get as much bitumen off as possible - if the supplier is offering make sure they do a proper job. For more tips etc, see our "Parquet repair/restore" chapter

 

[AdamT2]

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, I am looking to buy reclaimed oak blocks.

Does your 'Comprehensive Installation Guide for Woodden Flooring' deal with installing this kind of floor?

Many thanks,


Adam

 

[WoodYouLike]

In our "7 easy steps to repair/restore your parquet floor" guide you find more pointers than in our Installation guide - which is dedicated to installing floorboards to correct way

 

[AdamT2]

Thanks. I'll buy & read before continuing.

Adam

 

[WoodYouLike]

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