Wooden floor-what preparations do I have to do?
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Barbara
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I have carpet on a concrete floor in a family room, I recently purchased hard wood flooring, what preparations do I have to do
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If it's real hardwood there are some caveats in using it below grade (basement).
http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/specifying-professionals/project-support/flooring-guides/installing-hardwood-floor-concrete-slab-2/
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/install-solid-wood-floors-basements-21465.html
Even installing laminate flooring takes extra precautions.
https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-install-laminate-flooring-on-a-concrete-slab/
https://www.thespruce.com/laminate-basement-flooring-1314729
Strip out Carpet and underlay. Clean up all the trims and Vac. the area. Lay underlay for flooring, then start to lay....
I put hardwood on a concrete (slab) floor after removing the carpeting. The installers didn't have to do any preparation except to remove the carpeting and the tacking strips. The floor turned out great.
Glad I could help. Enjoy your new floor 😄