Durability of nail fixed vs. glue fixed wood flooring

Question

Is there a difference in durability between nail fixed and glue fixed wood flooring? If so, why? Thanks for your time.

James · Accepted Answer

As long as there is a quality glue used there isn't much difference in my experience. However in my experience nils fixed can be squeaky. Hope this helps 😊

Sanjar · Answer

If you have a concrete subfloor, then you should glue your hardwood down, if you have a wooden subfloor then you can choose either method of installation. However, if you are planning on fitting your hardwood floor to joists, then you will need to secret nail them into place

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Scott · Answer

I would say glue would give you a better fix. Nails are capable of loosening. They are also capable of causing squeaks and movement if they ever do loosen.
Whereas with glue, you get a better all round fix, a “bed” for the planks to lay on, and no real way of the wood becoming loosened from the glue once it’s stuck. Therefore remaining more rigid over time.

Of course, glue can only be used on concrete or chipboard, not floorboards. 

Scott

Ioan · Answer

sure it's the difference 
nails lasts a life .and glue is good I can not say no but not as much as it is nail

Max · Answer

No difference just what ever is the best option for subfloor

Aleksandras · Answer

Hello.There are floors that need nails and glue.  And there is where only glue is enough, in both cases they will serve for a long time.

Matthew · Answer

Hi there, it all depends on the subfloor and how level it is. In terms of durability nail down you know it’s 100% fixed to the subfloor (if it’s wood) when it’s glued down it all depends on what type of wood floor it is and like I said depends on the subfloor.
Hope this helps

Scott · Answer

Nailing down wood floors causes the squeeking noise you sometimes hear. 
Gluing onto the flat subfloor is more robust and feels sturdier underfoot. Glue down is a more permanent fixing method though, so there are pros and cons.
Hope this helped a little.

Kieran · Answer

this all depends on sub floor if it is a concrete floor glue if wood subloor nails

Durability of nail fixed vs. glue fixed wood flooring

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