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Solid Wood Install

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Method 1
A.
Polyurethane Glue
B. Removable concrete
nails, taken out 24 hours
later when the glue is dry.
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Method 2
A.
Polyurethane Glue
B. Drill 3mm hole through board into concrete
C. Drive fixing nail in to pull board down
D. Punch nails down below surface

Fixing 12mm Plywood Sub-Floors to Concrete

A. Parquetry glue suitable for plywood to concrete
B. Minimum 12mm thick exterior/structural plywood CD or DD grade.
C. Termite-treated plywood also available

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Method 1
A.
Using pneumatic concrete "T" Nailer firing 15/18mm concrete nails
B. Use 50-60 nails per 2400 x 1200mm sheet.
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Method 2
A.
Drill 5/6mm hole through plywood into concrete.
B. Hammer Redi Drives into ply and concrete.
C. Use 15-20 Redi Drives per 2400 x 1200mm sheet
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Method 3
A.
Using a powder actuated gun drive a 20-25mm nail directly through plywood into concrete.
B. Use 25-30 nails per 2400 X 1200mm sheet
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Fixing overlay flooring to a plywood sub-floor using pneumatic Brad Nailer.

You can use either polyurethane glue or water-based parquetry glue for fixing overlay flooring over plywood. Water base glues need longer acclimation of the floor before sanding.
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Note: When laying plywood, overlap the sheets and lay in the opposite direction to the way you want the boards to run.