Can You Install Wood Floors Over Concrete Floor?
I just bought a home without a basement. The home is built on a concrete slab, therefore all of the floors are concrete. Is it possible to install wood floors over the concrete? If so, what are the pros and cons of this? I would appreciate any insight you may have on this or any stories of experience. Thank you!
Yes, make sure your floors are level if they aren’t they make a self leveling compound. Once this is finished make sure you use a moisture barrier over the concrete and then install the planks.
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EDITED: I don’t think I would varnish the underside of the wood planks it might interfere with your warranty plus wood also has to breathe thats why you need the moisture barrier.
vapor barrier is nothing more than a layer of thick plastic sheeting to keep water vaopor off the wood.
I would also coat the bottom of the wood flooring with varnish as a back up.
Make sure you get something to put in between the floor and concrete. But can be done.
Sure! Put in a vapor barrier, then have at it.