Listed below are a few of the questions we as a company are
regularly asked, we hope you find them helpful. Should you require
additional information then please feel free to contact us via the website or on 01527 435220.
1. How much will my flooring cost?
2. When and why do I need a damp proof or moisture barrier?
3. Why do I need a Liquid DPM, Damp Proof Membrane or Primer or for concrete?
4. Why do I need two plastic Damp proof Moisture sheets to go under ply sheeting?
5. Can I fit the solid wood floor myself?
6. How much waste do I account for when working out how much wood I need to purchase?
7. Can we fit the solid wood into toilets and bathrooms?
8. Why do I need the sub floor levelled with screed or ply sheet?
9. Can I float a solid wood floor?
1. How much will my flooring cost?
This depends on the wood, grade and quality of the product you purchase.
2. When and why do I need a damp proof or moisture barrier?
To
protect the flooring from normal moisture levels within your home and
fluctuating moisture levels within properties through summer and winter
seasonal weather changes.
3. Why do I need a Liquid DPM, Damp Proof Membrane or Primer or for concrete?
To
protect the flooring from residual moisture levels, found in most
concrete floors and in all sub-floors both in domestic homes and
commercial buildings.It also stabilises the surface of the concrete and
acts as a key for the adhesive to fix to.
4. Why do I need two plastic Damp proof Moisture sheets to go under ply sheeting?
One
under the ply sheet protecting it from Sub floor residual moisture and
one over the ply sheet as a barrier for the hard wood against moisture
in the ply sheet. On some occasions we install Kraft or bitumen paper
here too.
5. Can I fit the solid wood floor myself?
All
our fitters are highly trained and certified experts at fitting solid
hard wood flooring. They possess specialist tools and measuring
equipment that can test for relative humidity and moisture in the sub
floor. This is an imperative and critical part of the process to any
quality solid wood floor during the fitting process.
6. How much waste do I account for when working out how much wood I need to purchase?
When the floor has a plank width less than 100mm - 8%.
All other situations - 10%.
7. Can we fit the solid wood into toilets and bathrooms?
Yes,
however this would carry no guarantee and we do not recommended this
option. We do often install solid wood in bathrooms and toilets, but we
ensure there is a more than sufficient expansion gap and advise the
customer to have a door threshold, that can be removed if there is an
overflow on the toilet. Wood is not guaranteed in toilets, bathrooms or
high humidity areas because of the very high water content and
fluctuations of humidity levels found in these areas.
8. Why do I need the sub floor levelled with screed or ply sheet?
An
uneven sub-floor can cause extra or localised stress to be placed on
the flooring and fixings when the floor is in use and, over time, will
lead to problems. These problems won’t be covered under the product’s
warranty because it will not have been installed to the manufacturer’s
specified level tolerances. This is why it is important to start with a
level sub-floor. As a side note, we always advise the use of WBPCC ply
sheet as it does not introduce any moisture into the installation. Ply
would normally be fully bonded with a suitable adhesive and screwed down
(dependant on the levels). Ply is also necessary in all solid wood
installations over a solid/concrete sub-floor for fixing the flooring.
9. Can I float a solid wood floor?
The
simple answer is that, yes, you can float a solid wood floor, but we
would not recommend it for various reasons. For further advice on
floating a solid wood floor call us on 01527 435220.
If we have not
answered any specifc questions you have then feel free to call us on
01527 435220. Alternatively, we do offer a bespoke consultation service
whereby we will visit your premises/home and discuss with you any
concerns you may have about flooring you already have, are about to
install or are considering purchasing.
A small amount of initial
cost for this service, can end up saving you money in the long
term, should you install inappropriate heating or flooring or the
conditions are not correct in your property for the product you are
wishing to install.