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Wood flooring must always be fitted according to BS8201:2011 and wherever possible an experienced wood floor fitter should also be used. This section is for guidance only as site conditions and subfloors will dictate the best method of fitting your floor. If you want your own builder or fitter to install your floor, they must understand that they take on full responsibility for the fitting of the floor and ensuring the subfloor is suitable. For more information or to arrange one of our recommended fitters to visit you, please call 01666 504 015.
The Solid Wood Flooring Company has developed their engineered wood flooring so it can be glued directly to aluminium spreader plates. These plates are found in certain underfloor heating systems.
Normally these systems have a polystyrene base with an aluminium plate inserted in it before the poly plastic pipe is laid out.
In order to install it correctly, you must ensure that the spreader plates are clean and dry and free of any adhesive or dust.
Following that, you can then use our SW-890 and glue the boards directly to the spreader plates.
Please note: this can only be done with structural engineered hardwood flooring, our structural floor boards are 20mm thick.
In order to ensure correct fitting and adhesion, follow our guidelines in the underfloor heating section. You should also make sure that the surface temperature of the aluminium spreader plate and pipe does not exceed 27 degrees.
By using this tried and tested method, you will need less heat in the pipes as it will unfortunately, transfer directly to the engineered floor.
The two images below show the system with and without a board:
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