Start with a confirmed product
Supply the board brand, range and installation information if it is already chosen. The contractor should check whether direct-stick installation is permitted and what materials and substrate conditions are required. A preferred feel underfoot does not override product-specific requirements.
Understand what is underneath
The existing base needs assessment for suitability and condition. Ask how moisture-related requirements, surface contamination, flatness and old coverings will be handled. Preparation should be described separately enough to see what is included and what may be assessed after removal.
Keep the whole fitting system in the quote
Confirm the specified adhesive and any associated preparation products, along with installation, edges and movement details. Agree delivery and storage arrangements and follow the contractor's instructions for access after laying. Where acoustic requirements apply, provide the project documentation before a system is selected.
Questions about direct-stick timber flooring.
Can direct-stick installation be used in an apartment?
It may be an option only after product suitability and the building's requirements are assessed. Give the contractor relevant acoustic and management documentation before choosing the method.
Does direct-stick eliminate every hollow sound?
Do not rely on a universal sound promise. Product construction, substrate and installation quality all affect the result; discuss realistic expectations with the contractor.
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