Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - Installing wood floor on cement
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firstimer
11-30-03, 06:00 PM
I've been following the thread re: wood flooring on concrete...Can the strip-wood flooring be installed w/o building paper/backer board--directly onto the concrete-in a bedroom?
florcraft
12-01-03, 10:40 AM
The only wood I know of that is a solid, that can be glued to concrete, is bruce natural reflections.
But I am not totally convinced just yet.
Find a nice floating floor that comes in strips, like Manningtons line. Then you can use a moisture barrier.
But I am not totally convinced just yet.
Find a nice floating floor that comes in strips, like Manningtons line. Then you can use a moisture barrier.
speedee28
12-01-03, 11:46 AM
I'm not sure if my situation fits yours but take a quick look at my post below "Tarkett Maple Engineered Floor". This was installed on concrete. Just an fyi ... good luck !
ricciuto
12-03-03, 07:41 AM
There are some great easy installation laminates out there for you situation. I have used WITEX SILENT COMFORT LOC TEC system. The is glueless and nailess. They snap together very easily. The sheets also have a comfort pad on the back side which acts as a cushion and sound absorption. This product is also good for mositure spills. The company I dealt with is below
http://ifloors.com/brand_48/Laminate-Flooring/Witex-Laminate-Flooring.html
Negotiate for free shipping. They always have specials on that so if they don't advertise it. Negotiate for it. They are good to deal with.
This flooring is a no brainer to install and looks great. I have two rooms already done with the product and for two years it stills looks like a brand new installation.
Good luck.. shop for your best price.
http://ifloors.com/brand_48/Laminate-Flooring/Witex-Laminate-Flooring.html
Negotiate for free shipping. They always have specials on that so if they don't advertise it. Negotiate for it. They are good to deal with.
This flooring is a no brainer to install and looks great. I have two rooms already done with the product and for two years it stills looks like a brand new installation.
Good luck.. shop for your best price.
AlexH
12-03-03, 11:28 AM
If you really want to go with a solid wood floor then putting down plywood first is not all that bad. The problem most people have is the floor height increase. I had a increase of 1" over my tile but I needed a beefier underlayment because I used 4" wide strip. If you went with 2 1/4" strip you could reduce this somewhat and if you needed to reduce this further you could go with a 1/2" thick strip. Although these are less stable than 3/4" and have less sandings in them most glue downs only have one sanding, right?
If you need detailed info on this PM me.
If you need detailed info on this PM me.
floorman
12-03-03, 02:29 PM
if you are considering glue down there are a few questions that have to be asked
#1. Is the slab on grade or above?
#2.Did you a moisture test?
Before you even consider going further you need to check this out first.there are plenty of good brands of glue down out there none of which are 3/4 they are to thick for glue down need to be 1/2 or less to use for that application.Answer these questions and we'll continue:cool:
#1. Is the slab on grade or above?
#2.Did you a moisture test?
Before you even consider going further you need to check this out first.there are plenty of good brands of glue down out there none of which are 3/4 they are to thick for glue down need to be 1/2 or less to use for that application.Answer these questions and we'll continue:cool: