The damaging effects of glues and other volatile organic compounds or VOCs on indoor air quality have been picked up on by the home supply industry. They’ve valiantly worked to formulate green methods of hardwood floor installation in Hartford, CT that won’t hurt the crawling baby nor the snoozing dog. The asthmatic and the allergy sufferer will be able to breathe. What are these methods?
No VOC Adhesives
Fortunately, many companies heard the call and now produce no-VOC adhesives and glues. These are government certified “green” products and are completely safe to use to glue down flooring.
Adhesives and glues can off-gas for years to come completely unbeknownst to the inhabitants of the house. These green adhesives and glues emit no fumes into the air thus improving indoor air quality.
Floating The Floor
This method of hardwood floor installation in Hartford, CT, is accomplished when the slightly extended edge of one board “clicks” into the hollow edge of another board. The floor lies atop the subfloor. Homeowners should note that moisture beneath or on a wood floor will make it buckle or warp. A moisture barrier atop the subfloor to prevent this is a good idea.
Nail Or Staple The Floor
This doesn’t need an explanation, except to say that it must have a moisture barrier atop a concrete subfloor and plywood on top of that. The plywood protects the hardwood flooring from water seepage through the concrete. Advanced Hardwood Floors Plus Stairs is experienced and well versed with laying hardwood floors how homeowners want them. Contact us today to discuss about your flooring.