Flooring

I just recently picked up a batch of Armstrong red oak Hardwood FlooFlooring for a fantastic deal - enough to cover the space in my entry way at the basement level of my townhouse. Unfortunately, I’ve heard it shouldn’t be done due to moisture issues. Is this so? I considered (to keep the moisture locked out) leaving the existing vinyl floor (it’s literally a part of the concrete floor it’s so well attached) and laying right over it. I’m aware there’s an adhesive I need, regardless. Can anybody offer up some suggestions? Thanks!

I m assuming its an engineered wood. Such as 3/8" ( +- a bit).Yes you need to glue this down.There are special urethane glues and special notched trowels that needs to be used..I m also assuming this isn t a engineered self locking wood, these you don t glue and the underlayment is used as a barrier.The glue on a engineered wood floor will partially help on a regular cement as long as there is no major moisture issue.
Full 3/4 T&G hardwood cannot be glued down in this manner.
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