Glue Down Hardwood?

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Posted by Jason on July 09, 19104 at 10:42:50:

I recently purchased some 3/4" rosewood planks & "Bostik's Best Hardwood Adhesive" from HD after the assiciate there informed me that they could be glued down. Now having done more research on the web, I see that nail-down installations are always recommended for hardwood installs. This leads me to a few questions.

Will the glue work? If so, are there any negatives associated with using the glue as opposed to nail-down?

If glue-down is ok, is there a need for the vapor barrier along with it?

I've read that nail-down jobs are best left to professionals. Aside from the risk of shooting a nail into my foot, is it really difficult?

Thanks...this stuff's expensive so I want to do it right! :)

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Re: Glue Down Hardwood? GregO 12:34:54 7/09/104 (3)
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: I recently purchased some 3/4" rosewood planks & "Bostik's Best Hardwood Adhesive" from HD after the assiciate there informed me that they could be glued down. Now having done more research on the web, I see that nail-down installations are always recommended for hardwood installs. This leads me to a few questions. : Will the glue work? If so, are there any negatives associated with using the glue as opposed to nail-down? : If glue-down is ok, is there a need for the vapor barrier along with it? : I've read that nail-down jobs are best left to professionals. Aside from the risk of shooting a nail into my foot, is it really difficult? : Thanks...this stuff's expensive so I want to do it right! :)

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