What is the best method for laying wood on top of concrete?

by Ali

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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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Kathy Gunter Law on Dec 09, 2019

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.

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- Ali on Dec 10, 2019
  
  Thanks for the membrane advice, but for the leveling I really don't want to add a layer of something permanent. It's only a small part of the garage, I'm not planning on covering the whole floor.
  
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- Kathy Gunter Law on Dec 10, 2019
  
  The self leveler is like a patch material. You use it in the areas where the floor isn't level. If you are putting traditional hardwoods down you need as close to level as possible.
  
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- Ali on Dec 10, 2019
  
  Ok thanks il look into it
  
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SawHorse Design Build on Dec 09, 2019

What part of the house are you putting the wood floors down in? Basement? Main level on a slab? Also- what type of wood?

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- Ali on Dec 10, 2019
  
  Its in a garage, I'm planning on using plywood sheets to make a sort of platform for me to train on.
  
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- SawHorse Design Build on Dec 10, 2019
  Got it. Here are couple more questions, then I can write a step by step tutorial for you.
  How large do you want the platform to be? ie- will it take up the whole space?
  Is it going to be temporary or permanent?
  Do you plan to turn the garage into conditioned space?
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- Ali on Dec 11, 2019
  
  1.The platform will be 12 feet by 8 feet
  2.Not sure how to answer this question, it's going to be there a long time, but I do want the option of moving it one day.
  3.they will be a electric radiator so yeah.
  Thanks
  
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- Ali on Dec 11, 2019
  
  It will not take up the whole space, the width will be taken up but not the length
  
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- SawHorse Design Build on Dec 12, 2019
  
  I'll work on a write up this weekend for you with a complete materials list and diagram.
  
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- Ali on Dec 13, 2019
  
  Great! thank you very much.
  
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- SawHorse Design Build on Dec 15, 2019
  
  I did not forget about you- I have to go to Home Depot later this evening for materials for tomorrow and will make your list as well.
  
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- Ali on Dec 16, 2019
  
  Take as long as you want, your doing this out of your own time so I really do appreciate it.
  
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- SawHorse Design Build on Dec 16, 2019
  
  This is a draft- https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/decks/a-sketch-for-another-hometalk-user-44235634
  
  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
  
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FrugalFamilyTimes.com on Dec 09, 2019

Is this outside? If so, Could you use some wood deck tiles like these: https://fave.co/2s3tFQI ?

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Deb K on Dec 09, 2019

Hi Ali, hope the attached link helps you out,
https://www.familyhandyman.com/floor/wood-floor-installation/installing-wood-flooring-over-concrete/

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Dec 09, 2019

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.

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William on Dec 09, 2019

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

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Tinyshoes on Dec 11, 2019

Ali....We cleaned floor well then used floating vinyl that looks like wood....love it!

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