Firstly, as a new member, thanks to all contributors for the advice I have read so far. I would like to get some of your views on the above.
I have bought B and Q solid oak flooring. 18mm x123mm to lay on a soundish concrete base in a hallway, 5.5m x 3.5m. The planks are smaller than I would like, each pack of 1.2 sqm contains the following: 1 x 1200mm, 7 x 700mm, 7 x 500mm.
The existing flooring is engineered oak panels 2400mm x 200mm which is floating and although has been trouble-free, looks dated.
I would prefer the floating option, are the planks too short to do this, and would it help if I laid them widthways rather than lengthways?
I would prefer to avoid laying ply and secret nailing if at all possible, having done it before and taken ages.
I have not started the job, and reading previous posts, am unsure that this product can be laid with stability. Despite it's attractive finish, I would take it back for refund if necessary.
Finally, if floating and glueing t+g, would normal pva adhesive be ok or is there a better product anyone recommends?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
I have bought B and Q solid oak flooring. 18mm x123mm to lay on a soundish concrete base in a hallway, 5.5m x 3.5m. The planks are smaller than I would like, each pack of 1.2 sqm contains the following: 1 x 1200mm, 7 x 700mm, 7 x 500mm.
The existing flooring is engineered oak panels 2400mm x 200mm which is floating and although has been trouble-free, looks dated.
I would prefer the floating option, are the planks too short to do this, and would it help if I laid them widthways rather than lengthways?
I would prefer to avoid laying ply and secret nailing if at all possible, having done it before and taken ages.
I have not started the job, and reading previous posts, am unsure that this product can be laid with stability. Despite it's attractive finish, I would take it back for refund if necessary.
Finally, if floating and glueing t+g, would normal pva adhesive be ok or is there a better product anyone recommends?
Thanks in advance for the advice.