I'm thinking about putting hardwood floors in my den which is on a concrete slab, no basement or sub-floor beneath it. Right now it's just carpeted. My question is what do I need to consider/think about or ask the contractor to ensure the floors get installed correctly and level? For example, I know for a fact the floor is not that level, will it need to be re-surfaced and leveled first somehow (just my uneducated guess) or is there something they use when installing hardwood floors over concrete, or is it just good craftmanship I need to look for, etc? Is it recommended or common that hardwood floors can be installed over that kind of surface. Many thanks to all. Regards.
Hardwood floors over concrete slab? What to Consider for proper/level install?
Nov 13, 2007
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Do a google for hardwood floor manufacturer's association -- they have a very informative web site although I don't recall the url otomh...
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Hardwood is not recommended over concrete unless a vapor barrier and insulations is fir installed, This means adding 2 x 4 sleepers. Engineered wood, however, can be done with the proper barrier.
Not level so much as flat.
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