MrsXandamere Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I'm going to be doing my first stir stick hardwood floor (before it was just score and stain) and I'm doing small samples with different stains to see what I like. But all my samples have warped so far! I've been using wood glue to secure the sticks to card stock and letting them dry overnight before staining. Both urethane and water based stains have caused my samples to curve. I was hoping to do the floor on Bristol board and then glue that down into the house, but now I'm worried that will warp too! Do you guys glue your hardwoods straight into the house floor, or glue paper down first, or what? I don't want to ruin it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I have done it both ways, and had no trouble. I use Titebond glue and then place something heavy on top of the floor when I am done gluing them. Hope this helps a little 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsXandamere Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 (edited) Thanks Beulah, I'll go get some of that glue today! I've been using Elmer's wood glue so far. Edited June 9, 2017 by MrsXandamere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1martinimomma Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 After gluing, I cover them with either wax paper, parchment paper or freezer wrapping paper then put a book on top of them, big enough to cover the area, then I place heavy food cans on top of the book to put some extra weight on the book to keep them flat. The wax paper helps prevent the glue from sticking to the book if some glue seeps up through the cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lise A Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I used the Elmer's Wood glue with no problem. I think the secret is to pre-stain the pieces so the sides are stained and then a heavy weight on top as the glue dries. I used a bag of pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I used the skinny sticks. No warping with tacky glue on card stock. ?? Haven't had issues, but haven't used stirrers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsXandamere Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 Lise, I think I got the wrong Elmer's because I don't think the one I have is waterproof, just water resistant. Maybe that's the problem? Either way I'll be doing some tests on scrap wood before diving into the house proper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 The problem with warping is the wood and card, not the glue as they absorb moisture and then warp. As others say, either glue directly to the floor, or weight down once glued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 One of the reasons I now use the iron-on wood veneer edging and go through the process of cutting it into boards is that ironing it directly onto the pre-stained floor eliminates the need to weigh it down (I used my old Nursing textbooks for that). Then I can stain it and give it the rub down with crumpled paper bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrary Housewife Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Weight it down, and make sure whatever you are gluing to is not white but has been colored the same as your floor. Otherwise you'll see little white stripes between your boards, no matter how tight together you think you've glued them. Also, you'll need to do a lot of surface sanding after the glue has dried. Stir sticks are a little uneven in thickness and the floor will be a little rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickyfingers Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 When I make my own floors, I paint the base black first, then use contact cement to glue down the wood. Sand and stain with oil-based stain. Haven't had any problems with warping yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smjsome Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 As said above! Make sure you stain/paint/color whatever you are glued g to, it is near impossible to get into those areas - this I know from experience! gkung veneer edges as a floor, my favorite floor ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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