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Can a hardwood floor be installed over concrete? I prefer non-engineer

8 years ago

wood because of the chemicals in engineered wood

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8 years ago
bubiejoy

Yes. Hardwood floor can be installed directly over concrete. You can install engineered or solid wood flooring. however when it comes to solid wood flooring you can install it when:

- it is on 1st floor and higher

- it has to be higher than soil level

- there are exceptions if proper moisture vapor barriers are used.

But there is more to it. Every installation is different. you get to think if concrete is clean, if it is new or old concrete, if there is any contamination or previous adhesives, sealers, if it is over basement or crawl space, etc. I would need more details and I can help you out.
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