There needs to be a moisture barrier between the concrete and the hardwoods. Check in with the manufacturer to see what they prefer to be used. Some times it’s a really thin closed cell pad. Others ....not.
Yes....absolutely, but you need a sub-floor padding that is like a thin sheet of dense foam. Your floor will be more quiet and will wear better. It will also feel better walking on it barefoot and weather insulate it in the winter. Check out tutorials on Youtube if you plan on doing it yourself.
Concrete slabs, whether new or existing, must be dry before the subfloor is installed. For best results, several areas of each room should be tested for excess moisture. If tests indicate too much moisture is in the slab, do not install hardwood floors.
Prepare Floor. If the concrete has been painted, you will need to remove it to guarantee adhesive willstick. You can rent a concrete grinder from a rental store.
Lay a plastic moisture barrier and then screw 3/4-in. plywood to the concrete. ... wood floor overconcrete than over a wood subfloor. You'll first have to install 3/4-in.
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How do you put hardwoods on a concrete slab floor
How do you put hardwoods on a conc
There needs to be a moisture barrier between the concrete and the hardwoods. Check in with the manufacturer to see what they prefer to be used. Some times it’s a really thin closed cell pad. Others ....not.
Yes and this site explains how:
https://www.familyhandyman.com/floor/wood-floor-installation/installing-wood-flooring-over-concrete/view-all/
Yes....absolutely, but you need a sub-floor padding that is like a thin sheet of dense foam. Your floor will be more quiet and will wear better. It will also feel better walking on it barefoot and weather insulate it in the winter. Check out tutorials on Youtube if you plan on doing it yourself.
Yes!
Yes, with a membrane underneath.........
If it's real hardwood it can be glued to the concrete. If is engineered or laminate you need to use an underlayment specified by the manufacturer.
Installing a Hardwood Floor Over a Concrete Slab - American ...
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Concrete slabs, whether new or existing, must be dry before the subfloor is installed. For best results, several areas of each room should be tested for excess moisture. If tests indicate too much moisture is in the slab, do not install hardwood floors.
Installing Hardwood Flooring Over Concrete | how-tos | DIY
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Prepare Floor. If the concrete has been painted, you will need to remove it to guarantee adhesive willstick. You can rent a concrete grinder from a rental store.
Installing Wood Flooring Over Concrete | Family Handyman
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Lay a plastic moisture barrier and then screw 3/4-in. plywood to the concrete. ... wood floor overconcrete than over a wood subfloor. You'll first have to install 3/4-in.
Installing Hardwood Floors over Concrete - YouTube
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