Guy is just trying to cut corners and get paid faster. All you have to do is dictate that you want the floor to acclimate per industry standard and per the manufactures warranty. He isnt going to stand behind it if it fails so make sure that the basics are covered just for peace of mind if anything.

Fred:

I may be interested in handling the project. I've given a lot of thought to getting back into installation and moving back to Florida. I actually handled this project (link below) in Jacksonville back in 2004. I'm thinking it was down in the St. Johns area. Much newer area.

Three pages- http://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/instal ... eneral.htm

It's been on the site since and has been seen and referenced a large number of times. Almost like the go to guide for gluing down engineered floors. Keep in mind, it was done well before concrete slab sealers became commonplace.

Frankly as I look at how things have progressed since it almost seems mandatory some sort of protection be used with glue down installations. PM me if you'd like to talk.

Ken

Hi Gary,
How soon could you install it ?

I also have another 322sq ft of Santos coming in for another room, so in total I have over 600 sq ft of flooring to install.

First Batch - 360 sq ft of:
BRAND NAME: Ark Hardwood Flooring
SERIES NAME: Elegant Exotic 4-3/4 IN. Engineered
PRODUCT NAME: Santos Mahogany Natural
PRODUCT SKU: ARKEB12A01
DIMENSIONS: 1/2 IN. x 4-3/4 IN. x Random Lengths


The 2nd Batch 322 sq ft. is:
IndusParquet Hardwood Flooring
5/16 IN. x 6-1/4 IN.
Engineered Exotics Santos Mahogany

I saw this deal online for .99 cents per sq ft. I could not resist. If there is a reasonable waste, I could do 2 other bedroom with this batch.

The guy is scheduled to do the first batch on Friday, my gut feel is to ditch him. So lets touch base soon.

Cheers
-Fred