How to lay hybrid flooring over a concrete slab?

[sunnyuaf]

Hi everyone,

Could you please guide me and recommend a good video for a DIY project on laying hybrid flooring over a concrete slab? I am particularly interested in learning about:

• The recommended distance to leave from the wall

• How to correctly use liquid nails

• How to handle transitions from one room to another

Thanks in advance for your help.

[MitchellMc · Accepted solution]

Hi @sunnyuaf,

I am not aware of any videos showing the installation of Hybrid Vinyl Flooring (HVF). However, it is very similar to the installation of laminate flooring and here's a video.

There are a few different brands that sell HVF, so it's best to follow the installation directions in their guides included with the products. Typically, it's around 10mm to the walls on all sides. HVF uses a click-together floating system, so it is not glued with construction adhesive. Transitions to other rooms that will also have HVF and that are at the same level will be seamless; you'll continue through the doorway. For abuttment to other rooms with different flooring types and levels, you'll use transition strips.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[sunnyuaf]

Thanks @MitchellMc. This is great help.

[sunnyuaf]

Thanks @MitchellMc . I am about to finalise my project of Hanwood Hybrid flooring. I am using Hanwood scotia on my wall skirting it has tape to stick but results are not great from few areas. Is there any alternative product I can use to make it stick properly on the skirting? In addition, is there any product I can use on the scotia to hide the gaps on joints and corners of scotia? Thanks in advance

[EricL]

Hello @sunnyuaf 

To provide extra support to the Hanwood scotia, I suggest using Selleys 250g Liquid Nails Clear Construction Adhesive in combination with Paslode 20 x 1.25mm 100g Bright Bullet Head Nails. Please double check nail length to the thickness of the scotia. The nail's purpose is to hold the scotia in place while the adhesive cures. To hide the gaps, I suggest looking at using Selleys 450g Dulux Natural White No More Gaps Interior Colours Gap Filler. This filler comes in various colours so make sure to get a close match to your scotia's finish.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[sunnyuaf]

Thank you very much it worked well.