Breaking from the glue-down crowd in residential jobs

Most installers I talk to insist glue-down is the only way to go for a pro finish, but I disagree for house work. Glue is messy, locks you in, and if the subfloor isn't perfect, you get callbacks. Last month, I had to fix a single plank in a glued vinyl job and it took hours of careful cutting. With a floating floor, I can pop that plank out and slide a new one in fast. Sure, glue might stick better in a mall, but homes need flexibility for repairs or changes. I save time and my clients save money, and the floors still look great years later.

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umacraig3h ago

In Boston, glue-down prevents winter floor gaps.

the_vera1h ago

Seriously, GLUE-DOWN stopped my floor gaps completely during last year's freeze.