Hello!
I'm in the process of building an interior wall from wood and plaster (and possibly OSB). My problem is that the base is a herringbone parquet floor made of oak. Therefore, I'm wondering if anyone kind can advise me on the best way to fasten the floor base plate/sill to the floor?
I would prefer to make as little impact on the floor as possible in case I want to remove the wall at some point in the future. But I still want to build the wall properly so that it is not affected by any movements in the floor. My idea is to drill slightly larger holes in the parquet, and then drill and anchor into the concrete subfloor below. This would mean the floor is pinched between the subfloor and the wall - is this okay movement-wise?
If it matters, the wall will be about 3 meters long and 2.6 meters high. The walls it will attach to are made of concrete and the ceiling has the rule screwed to joists that currently support a plasterboard ceiling.
Thanks in advance for your response!
Tosse
I'm in the process of building an interior wall from wood and plaster (and possibly OSB). My problem is that the base is a herringbone parquet floor made of oak. Therefore, I'm wondering if anyone kind can advise me on the best way to fasten the floor base plate/sill to the floor?
I would prefer to make as little impact on the floor as possible in case I want to remove the wall at some point in the future. But I still want to build the wall properly so that it is not affected by any movements in the floor. My idea is to drill slightly larger holes in the parquet, and then drill and anchor into the concrete subfloor below. This would mean the floor is pinched between the subfloor and the wall - is this okay movement-wise?
If it matters, the wall will be about 3 meters long and 2.6 meters high. The walls it will attach to are made of concrete and the ceiling has the rule screwed to joists that currently support a plasterboard ceiling.
Thanks in advance for your response!
Tosse
am I interpreting it correctly if I think you have concrete walls on both sides to attach to. If it's just a straight wall without a door or anything, then I would just lay it on the floor and not attach it downwards at all.
There is special double-sided tape (similar to Scotch Magic Tape) that is removable and works well for securing against the parquet. Carpet adhesive is a bit harsher but can be sanded off.
Thank you, Apprentice! Your advice sounds absolutely brilliant. Do you not encounter any issues with movement (like the paint cracking) when the floor shifts with temperature and humidity?
Is it a product available at the regular hardware stores?
Best regards,
Tosse
Is it a product available at the regular hardware stores?
Best regards,
Tosse
Hello,
I recently removed a wall that was nailed into the strip parquet and further down into the concrete slab.
IF you choose to attach the wall this way, you will need to address these damages if/when you remove the wall. In our case, it meant replacing a few strips where the holes were and applying lacquer and sanding. It's noticeable! In other words, you'll be annoyed every time you see it, unless you sand the entire floor...
If you think the wall won't be permanent, choose glue or tape!
/Jörgen
I recently removed a wall that was nailed into the strip parquet and further down into the concrete slab.
IF you choose to attach the wall this way, you will need to address these damages if/when you remove the wall. In our case, it meant replacing a few strips where the holes were and applying lacquer and sanding. It's noticeable! In other words, you'll be annoyed every time you see it, unless you sand the entire floor...
If you think the wall won't be permanent, choose glue or tape!
/Jörgen
Thank you Jörgen, sounds like wise tips. It seems we agree that gluing or taping to the parquet is sufficient.
Can anyone recommend a suitable product? Regular wood glue or construction adhesive? Any specific tape variant that is good?
Thanks in advance!
Tosse
Can anyone recommend a suitable product? Regular wood glue or construction adhesive? Any specific tape variant that is good?
Thanks in advance!
Tosse
Hello again,
Our 70 sqm large living room with herringbone parquet had no problems for 15 years with "staying put". I actually think you can equate it to a heavy bookshelf or similar. But maybe it is not right to "lock" the floor like that...
/Jörgen
Our 70 sqm large living room with herringbone parquet had no problems for 15 years with "staying put". I actually think you can equate it to a heavy bookshelf or similar. But maybe it is not right to "lock" the floor like that...
/Jörgen