As i wrote in the post you can go with other options such as engineered or click lock real wood flooring.
How to install solid hardwood flooring over concrete.
Installing a hardwood floor over a concrete slab even if your home was built on a concrete slab you can still enjoy the beauty and charm of hardwood floors.
If you love solid wood floors and your home rests on a concrete slab you re not out of luck.
When you install hardwood floors concrete is one of the best bases to work from there are only a few steps to take.
Experienced professionals pay close attention to managing moisture and minimizing wood floor expansion and contraction when preparing to install hardwood floors on concrete slabs.
Read manufacturer s directions before installation to maintain warranty coverage.
Whether you re planning on renting out your home or looking to increase its value using concrete as a base is a great idea.
We had a topic earlier on the community regarding the do s and don ts of installing solid hardwood floors over concrete.
The fact that your home is built on a concrete slabs does not preclude installing hardwood floors but several considerations apply not least of which is subfloor preparation.
Follow these steps with care to safely complete the installation yourself.
Laying a solid hardwood strip floor is easier and faster if you choose a prefinished product to avoid the extra work of sanding staining and finishing.
Hardwood floors are durable low maintenance and easy to clean.
But it s considerably more difficult to install a 3 4 in.
Installing hardwood flooring over concrete.