I have a friend who recently installed an engineered wood floor ,with membrane, over a concrete slab. Problem is how to install
reducers at door openings and room transitions. My first thought was to drill the still- to- be- made solid wood reducers with
countersunk holes and make matching plugs , then drill through into the slab, installing screw anchors, etc. This may not work,
because of thinness of the material. How about cutting away the membrane and using an adhesive and weighting the reducers
until dry ? Please help !
Thanks. robcon
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robcon
I've used finish screws into plastic anchors with decent results. One thing it won't correct-not so perfect fit down tight. Wobbling when walked on might do it in. The countersink is minimal, so I've used the soft fillers in the mini jars to cover.
I've also coupled that with direct glue to slab (dry/elevated) with a couple finish screws and anchors. Allow room for movement where the flooring slips into/under the trim strip.
Thanks Calvin !
I forgot the need for "pergo" to float on the floor. Maybe to eliminate wobbling, I can make a shoulder strip, level with the "pergo"
with edge clearance, glue and anchor that, and then install the reducers to the strip with glue and pin nails, Thanks again.
robcon.
Yes,
I have installed a strip and then a reducer/trim when height allowed. This gives you a firm base to fasten to.
Or, make up the reducer / trim thicker with overlap rabbit as necessary. Fasten that as you see fit for a firm install-while still allowing the flooring to move.
You mentioned membrane, what did you use?
pergo reducer
To calvin: Thanks for the rabbet advice for the reducer. I'll try that. As for the membrane question, I don't know what they used.
Probably the green stuff they sell at H.D.
robcon.
pergo reducer
To calvin: Thanks for the rabbet advice for the reducer. I'll try that. As for the membrane question, I don't know what they used.
Probably the green stuff they sell at H.D.
robcon.