Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - new hardwood over old hardwood?

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ratface
05-10-06, 11:21 AM
The room in question is the second floor of a 100 year old farmhouse about 16' by 24'. The current floor is tongue and groove pine 3/4 by 3 1/4 laid directly on 2x8 joist on 16" centers. The floor is perpendicular to the joist, even and structually sound. Can I lay new 3/4 hardwood also running perpendicular to the joist directly on this old floor? Should there be anything between them? thank-you, one with the face of a rat.

Carpets Done Wright
05-10-06, 05:16 PM
Can I lay new 3/4 hardwood also running perpendicular to the joist directly on this old floor?


NOPE!!!!!



Should there be anything between them?


Yes. A layer of 3/8 plywood