Comments on: $1,000 of wood floor RUINED! Bad Times: Please Read

By: danijel

danijel — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:57:35 +0000

I just talked to Robert’s Manufacturing and they did not recommened using 1408 for the wood to wood- toung and grove instalation (floating) and now I’m confused what product I need for gluing sides of the planks? Their suggestion is to check with the “bamboo wood manufacturer” and wood specialist also say “check with the glue manufacture” Help!

By: danijel

danijel — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:53:05 +0000

I’m about to install a pre-finished bamboo solid wood using a “toung and grove” (aka floating) installation with a soundmuffler installed over the cement for mosture and sound insulation. I am planning to apply glue only in the grove and toung-as it is a floating installation and my question is whether 1408 is designed for wood to wood adhesion? I’m glad I read this regarding 1407 type -since I have that one too (I got it just because it is in a smaller bottle that can be squitred off easy-versus a bucket-but now that I read this thread, I’m not going to experiment with 1407. Thanks for you suggestions

By: San

San — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:03:10 +0000

More than 800 sq.ft of engineered hardwood was ruined as the installed used roberts 1407 glue; the glue did not adhere to concrete properly; the glue container (plastic) say’s it can be used for engineered hardwood;there was no moisture in concrete. Got inspection done by a National wood board etc etc pro. but the installer is blaming glue and the product; I don’t want to sue anyone;; we are in a big mess due to this issue..will never go for a renovation project..want my share of peace of mind

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:57:34 +0000

Water-based acrylic adhesives are a good choice for engineered flooring if used correctly. I agree maybe not for most solid woods but don’t ignore them for engineered.

By: shower cubicles

shower cubicles — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:55:52 +0000

How long do you spend a day coming up with stuff like this?

By: Brian N

Brian N — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:16:18 +0000

I had the same exact thing happen to me. 400 sq ft
installed Thursday. Now it’s Saturday and the cupping has calmed down a lot, but not enough to be acceptable. DID YOUR FLOOR EVENTUALLY EVEN OUT?
Did you sue the installer to replace?

Brian

By: Brian N

Brian N — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:15:17 +0000

I had the same exact thing happen to me. 400 sq ft
installed Thursday. Now it’s Saturday and the cupping has calmed down a lot, but not enough to be acceptable. DID YOUR FLOOR EVENTUALLY EVEN OUT?

By: casacullen

casacullen — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:43:07 +0000

i’m so, so sorry that this happened to y’all! oh my gosh, horrible and made me really sad i’m sad that we will all learn from this and that yall had to learn the hard way! hang in there…the house is looking GREAT indeed! you are awesome to build…we just bought pre-owned and are loving doing small projects! you will enjoy NOT having to do too much of that cheers

By: priscilla

priscilla — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:58:43 +0000

oh my gosh, that sucks. i wonder if your installers have only ever done laminate and engineered?