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Removing Skirting Boards With Wood Floor Installation

Do you advise removing skirting boards when installing engineered flooring? I am concerned at the damage to the walls.


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Springy Engineered Floors Over Floorboards (Floating)

I have had engineered wood flooring laid over floorboards. I think the planks were tongue and grooved and glued together. The problem is in a couple of areas the boards are very very springy and creaky. I am worried that this will get worse over time. Am I worrying about nothing or does this need correcting?


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Hairline Cracks Appearing on Engineered Wood Flooring

Recently installed engineered wood flooring - within a few days we noticed the hairline cracked in the middle of the plank. We sent a photograph to the installer, but no luck yet. What could be the reason? How would I repair it?


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What do you put under engineered wood flooring?

What should be placed underneath engineered wood flooring?


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Can I fit engineered wood floor myself?

Is it possible for me to install an engineered wood floor on my own without professional assistance?


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What are the disadvantages of floating engineered wood flooring?

What are the drawbacks or disadvantages of opting for floating installation when it comes to engineered wood flooring?


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How thick should underlay be for engineered wood flooring?

When installing engineered wood flooring, what is the recommended thickness for the underlay?


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Do you need a moisture barrier under engineered wood flooring?

Is it necessary to use a moisture barrier under engineered wood flooring?


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How do you prepare a floor for engineered flooring?

What steps are involved in preparing a floor for engineered flooring installation?


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What is the expansion gap for engineered wood flooring?

How large should the expansion gap be for engineered wood flooring?


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Is It Better to Glue or Float an Engineered Wood Floor?

Should you glue down or float an engineered wood floor?

 


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Do You Need Underlayment for Engineered Wood Flooring?

Should you put anything under engineered wood flooring before installation?

 


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Why Do Floating Floors Fail Over Time?

What causes floating floors to fail?

 


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Can Engineered Hardwood Be Installed Without Glue?

Can you install engineered hardwood flooring without using glue?

 


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What Should You Avoid Using on Engineered Hardwood Floors?

What products should you never use on engineered hardwood floors?

 


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Can You Install Engineered Wood Flooring Yourself?

Can I lay engineered wood flooring by myself?

 


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What Are the Disadvantages of Engineered Wood Flooring?

What are the downsides of engineered wood flooring?

 


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How Thick Is Engineered Wood Flooring?

How deep or thick is engineered wood flooring?

 


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How to Prepare Your Subfloor for Engineered Hardwood Flooring

How should you prepare a floor before installing engineered hardwood?

 


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What Happens If Floating Floors Get Wet?

What happens if floating wood floors are exposed to water?

 


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