I live in central NC and have a slab foundation. I plan to have 1/2 inch thick engineered hardwood glued down throughout most of my house. Had a bad experience with floating engineered hardwood floors making cracking sounds around baseboards so I won't even consider floating installation at this point. I want the peace of mind that a moisture membrane will provide regardless of what they measure as the moisture content at the time of installation and also like the idea that these products (MVP/Best or the the bostik ultra set one step) provide sound proofing and bridging of current or future cracks NMT 1/8 ". I would expect to save money going with the one step product, but would like to know if there are any disadvantages to using it compared with the two step process (MVP membrane and best glue). I don't get the impression that any of the installers I've talked to have much experience with these products. Most seem to glue directly with a moisture barrier adhesive like bostik best or Bona R580 and no moisture or sound membrane. I just worry they won't have the experience to use these products correctly. Any thoughts? Thanks, I appreciate it!
edited by Apex772 on 8/30/2014
edited by Apex772 on 8/30/2014
edited by Apex772 on 8/30/2014
edited by Apex772 on 8/30/2014