by Ali
Asked on Dec 9, 2019
What is the best method for laying wood on top of concrete?
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So I am planning on placing wood on top of concrete and I just wanted to know the best method to do that. I was thinking of laying some moisture resistant underlay to protect the wood. The floor is quite bumpy also so I was hoping the underlay cusion would help straighten the floor once the wood is placed on top. If you think underlay is a good idea which kind is best?
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You should definitely have a waterproof membrane down. We have always used the type that goes between decking and roofing. You might also need to use floor leveler, which is a self leveling compound.
Ok thanks il look into it
What part of the house are you putting the wood floors down in? Basement? Main level on a slab? Also- what type of wood?
This is a draft- https://www.hometalk.com/44235634/a-sketch-for-another-hometalk-user
I'm having a hard time uploading the other 2 videos so I wrote out a description. I am not sure of your skill level so I may have not explained it clearly. Let me know if this helps.
Q & A Sketch for Another Hometalk User
Is this outside? If so, Could you use some wood deck tiles like these: https://fave.co/2s3tFQI ?
Hi Ali, hope the attached link helps you out,
https://www.familyhandyman.com/floor/wood-floor-installation/installing-wood-flooring-over-concrete/
And read the product installation guide, otherwise you might unknowingly void your warranty or guarantee. Any leveling needs to be done BEFORE the wood floor is installed.
http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/specifying-professionals/project-support/flooring-guides/installing-hardwood-floor-concrete-slab-2/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7uNB-5T3Yk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiF2YWjnPy8
Ali....We cleaned floor well then used floating vinyl that looks like wood....love it!