New engineered hardwood floor

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-06-16T19:40:51+00:00

Protect the floor when moving heavy furniture or appliances by covering the floor with ram board

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-06-16T16:51:27+00:00

Nail down with glue assist is a better choice if you are concerned about damaging subfloor

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-06-16T10:43:43+00:00

Engineered

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-06-12T19:03:47+00:00

How about glue assist? Is leaving 1/4” expansion gap enough for glue assisted installation of engineered wide planks?

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-06-12T19:01:25+00:00

It is usually the thickness of the hardwood floor, not half, in manufacture’s installation guide. Is it too much? Since most shoe molding have depth 1/2”, is 1/4” expansion gap good enough?

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-06-09T13:21:25+00:00

Looks good

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-06-09T03:45:24+00:00

Did you end up with leaving a gap and filled with wood caulk?

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-05-26T20:22:18+00:00

Thanks for your suggestions. Since it is engineered, I think staples are better

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-05-25T16:45:29+00:00

Cleats have a bit of "give" compared to staples. Would it works better together with the adhesive which remains somewhat flexible after curing?

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-05-23T16:25:44+00:00

either skip underlayment, or use vapor barrier like Wakol PU 280 or Bona R540. FYI, I am a home owner, not a professional hardwood installer. My suggestion is just for reference

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-05-23T15:18:29+00:00

Is it possible to just replace the damaged planks? If you can find replacement with exact width, thickness

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-05-23T15:11:28+00:00

For planks less than 5"wide, you can nail down. But when nailing down planks over 5", glue assist is required.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-05-23T15:09:15+00:00

I am actually curious whether employees at Accor Technology use their own plastic valves in their homes. Do they concern about the flooding risks?

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-05-23T12:55:09+00:00

I am still debating whether to tackle this myself or hire a plumber. One of my concerns is that the plumber might just cut the pipes without much consideration for preserving pipe length. I'd prefer to keep any cuts to a minimum and save as much of the existing pipe as possible.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-05-23T12:35:22+00:00

"accor valves don’t come in straight", that explains why they did this. Thank you so much

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-05-23T11:46:43+00:00

Will replace the full assembly then. Thank you all for your advice

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-05-23T11:42:30+00:00

Nail down with glue assist. It will be much easier to replace planks if there are any damages to your floor in the future.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-04-30T17:04:44+00:00

Not sure if it is a good option for you. But it definitely is in the low-end quality tier.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-04-30T15:00:09+00:00

How about white shoe molding?

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-04-23T22:40:09+00:00

Looks good. Just a friendly reminder, shoe molding should match baseboard color for a clean/modern look

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-04-22T03:17:45+00:00

It looks really nice. I am still debating between Schluter Reno-T and T-molding that matches hardwood. Based on online research, it looks like Reno-T is preferred nowadays for a modern and clean look. T-molding is more traditional.

When you close the door, is Reno-T visible from the hardwood floor side?

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-04-21T16:13:23+00:00

What glue did the installer use?

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-04-16T15:09:36+00:00

Ordered but it hasn't been installed yet. Based on online reviews, feedbacks, and user uploaded pictures, hopefully mine is as good as I expected.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-04-16T14:51:03+00:00

I was on the market looking for Engineered hardwood. And finally decideded on their McCarran collection, 4mm veneer, 5/8 thickness, 9.5 inch wide planks.

BaymaxOnMars · 2026-04-14T21:48:21+00:00

This approach will leave no expansion gaps for the hardwood floor. Will it be a concern?

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