Floating is just one of the methods you can use to install engineered.
How to install pre engineered wood flooring.
The floor planks are tongue and groove style so they should slide right together.
Installing a nail down engineered hardwood floor step 1.
Nail down the first row for your first row face the tongue toward the center of the room pre drilling and nailing with finishing nails about 1 inch in from the wall.
Option 2 face nail using electric brand nail gun or finish nail gun the first few rows of boards you install.
There are three ways to do it and the nail down method that you ll see in this video is great for wood subfloo.
Option 1 face nail using finish nails then angle nail the first few rows of boards you install.
Manufacturers recommend that you install the planks with the tongue side against the wall and the groove side facing into the room.
Install flooring start by running one row along the longest wall of the room.
Getting ready to install engineered hardwood.