Lay 6 mil polyethylene sheeting over the concrete to minimize moisture migration from the concrete up into the wood flooring.
How to prep concrete for wood flooring.
Besides hardwood s durability low maintenance and is easy to clean there are three immediate benefits.
Check your wood flooring manufacturer s recommendations and sand any high spots with a concrete grinder.
Installing a wood floor over a concrete sub floor can be tricky.
Installing quality hardwood flooring in basement over concrete will make that space look stunning and spectacular.
Use a long level and tape measure to check that the floor is level.
Structural integrity a flat and even surface and moisture content.
Typically the floor must be level and uniform within 3 16 inch every 10 feet.
Not doing the right prep on a slab can result in embarrassing problems such as floating floors with so much deflection that the lamp on the end table shakes back and forth when someone walks by.
Hardwoods provide style and elegance.
In our region of the country installing over concrete slabs is something we do every day no matter what kind of wood floor we re putting down.
Treated plywood to the concrete with concrete screws spaced every 16 in.
Advantages of wood flooring on concrete basement floor.
When dealing with a concrete slab base proper preparation is imperative.
The most important factor for a successful installation is preparation.
Engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an issue.
Though do it yourselfers can install wood flooring on a concrete slab this job is not for the novice.
Alternatively screw rows of treated 1x4s to the concrete 16 in.
Preparing a concrete subfloor for luxury vinyl flooring concrete is a common subfloor material and in general it s easy to prepare for a luxury vinyl flooring installation project.
If your concrete subfloor was just poured you ll need to allow it to properly cure for a minimum of 60 days before your luxury vinyl flooring installation begins.
Beauty concrete is ugly.
Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.