On Sun, 1 Aug 2010 19:48:50 -0500, "HeyBub" wrote:

Walter E. wrote:
I thought of replacing my carpets with the new click-lock engineered
hardwood flooring. The ads say it is easier to install than the
glue-down hardwood flooring.

All my flooring is on a slightly above grade concrete slab. I
previously installed regular engineered plank flooring in my
hallways. It looked and felt very nice. A great improvement over the
cow-paths in my old carpeting. But, I am wondering about the quality
of click-lock hardwood installations.
Has anyone actually installed click-lock flooring (the planks kind of
snap together)? I was wondering if they look as nice and feel as
solid under-foot as hardwood flooring that is glued down over
concrete pads.
http://www.homedepot.com/Flooring-Ha...atalogId=10053

Thanks for any input


$3.28 sq ft.!!!

That's what I thought.

1. You can do better. Much better at Lumber Liquidators or Floor and Decor
Outlets.

iFloor has some pretty good deals.

2. The underlayment makes a difference. I don't notice the difference, but a
floor devotee such as you might.

3. Engineered hardwood, or laminate, will easily outlast carpet - many times
over. It is easier to clean and won't absorb odors.

4. You've already done one job, so you know the tools you need (table saw,
HF Miracle Tool to undercut door jambs, rubber hammer, plank setting tool).
You know to remove the baseboards. If you need any advice, check back.