I am getting solid wood (18mm thick) layed on floor boards. The installer says I don't need an underlay. Is it better to have one anyway?. Also, do I need a Damp Proof Membrane?.
Thanks for any info/advice.
Lasitha
Underlay for solid wood floor ?
Jul 05, 2006
3 Replies
Shouldn't solid wood floors be nailed, clipped or glued to the subfloor? I thought only engineered wood flooring was recommended for floating installations.
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Yes. It will be nailed. Just wanted to know if I still need an underlay.
I would have thought then that an underlay would compromise the rigidity of the floor if nailed. As for a damp proof membrane, wouldn't that be rather compromised by all the nail holes in it?
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