Can I install floating hardwood floor over a concrete subfloor ?
Floors DirectYes ! this is exactly the kind of installation real hardwood floating floor is designed for. You must use the specified underlay with a DPM over the subfloor to lay the floating floor onto.
Related QuestionsThere is a crack in the concrete subfloor, will this cause a problem to lay a floating floor on ?
Floors DirectAny cracks should be filled with concrete filler and sealed prior to installation. Small hairline cracks can be covered with duct tape. Please remember that the specified underlay with a DPM should be laid on all concrete subfloors before installing the flooring.
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Flooring Frequently Asked QuestionsSolid 3/4" Hardwood flooring cannot be installed below grade (below the soil line) or over concrete. When a solid product encounters moisture it reacts very negatively. Therefore, a laminate or engineered flooring must be used. Laminate flooring is constructed by fusing 4-plys of material together to form a product with unprecedented strength and durability. An engineered product is very similar with the exception that they usually have a real wood layer on top of the constructed core.
Related QuestionsCan I install Mohawk Hardwood Flooring over a concrete slab?
Mohawk Flooring - Hardwood FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions ...Mohawk Engineered & Longstrip (glueless) Hardwood Floors can be installed over most concrete slabs (not solid hardwood). The concrete slab must be fully cured for at least 60 days, free of structural defects, clean and visually dry with no history of moisture problems. When testing for moisture, Mohawk suggests utilizing the industry-standard calcium chloride test or the Tramex Moisture Encounter (5 max).
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Wood Flooring International - Is Wood Flooring For Me? - Fre...Hardwood floor installation is a skilled trade that requires talented hands to produce the best possible results. Wood Flooring International’s dealers use highly skilled craftsmen who install our floors day in and day out. They not only do it right, they know how to avoid the headaches and hassles even the handiest of homeowners can run into.
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TDI Custom Design FlooringAlthough many homeowners have pets, hardwood flooring is not designed for the abuse a dog or cat can cause on a floor. Urine may permanently discolor the finish of the wood floor and large dogs' claws will probably leave scratches in the finish. The type of wood floor you buy, the color and the finish will also be factor in how much punishment the floor's finish can withstand before showing scratches and excessive wear.
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Tile New ZealandNo you can not, unless of cause you first install a layer of black polythene with taped joints using moisture resistant tape to the total floor area prior to installing underlay. This method of installation is suitable for concrete floors that test between 75% - 80%rh. Ask your installer to advise the best option for your project. You can visit our "Find a Professional" page for contact details of a professional in your area.
Related QuestionsCan I have hardwood flooring installed over my concrete floor if it is above grade?
Great Western Flooring - FAQ'sYes, you can install engineered hardwood directly over concrete if it is above grade. There is even a system available to install solid hardwood directly over concrete floors.
Related QuestionsCan we install a hardwood floor over an existing vinyl floor?
TDI Custom Design FlooringYes and no. Is the vinyl flooring is tightly secured to the subfloor? Does the vinyl flooring have a thick cushion attached? If the vinyl floor is thin and well secured to the subfloor you may be able to float a wood floor over it. In some situations you may be able nail/staple a wood floor over it also. If the wood subfloor is sound you may be able to nail a solid wood floor over the top.
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depot-tile.com - Frequently Asked QuestionsConcrete Floors must not contain a sealer or finish of any kind. For installing below grade (below floor level, like in basements), we recommend Basement Proofer to prepare concrete floors. First, clean the sub-floor for any remaining dirt and grease. Tiles must be in the room of installation for at least 2 days to stabilize temperature. Never use polyurethane over vinyl tile.
Related QuestionsWhat wood floor can I install over a concrete slab?
TDI Custom Design FlooringWith the improvements in hardwood floors most engineered and longstrip engineered plank floors can be used over a concrete slab. Manufacturers do not recommend using solid wood floors over a slab. Engineered planks and strip wood floors can be glued directly to a clean, dry, well-cured concrete slab. Some engineered wood floors can be glued at the tongue and grooves and then allowed to be floated over a special padding that is laid over the concrete slab.
Related QuestionsWhat is a "floating floor"?
Fastwood - Products - FAQ'sFloating floors were developed in Europe about 40 years ago to provide a convenient way of installing wood floors onto concrete, without having to use battons, nails or glue. The panels are simply laid onto a special underlay and glued to each other along their tongue and grooved edges. As the floor is not fastened to the subfloor it can be installed very quickly over a variety of subfloors (concrete, tiles etc.).
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Floors DirectThis is a system where the flooring is laid onto a layer of underlay. The individual planks are glued to each other but not glued or fixed to the subfloor instead they form a system that floats on the underlay.Related Questions
Forest Flooring UK - Laminate flooring and Real wood floorin...A floating floor is when the flooring is laid over a layer of underlay but the planks are not actually glued to the sub floor.Related Questions
Premium quality hardwood floor - product, design ideas and i...Rather than being nailed or glued to a concrete or plywood subfloor, these floors "float" atop the subfloor. Floating floors move with changes in humidity in the room where they are installed. Because of this, a small gap (approximately 1/2" or 12mm) is left around the floor edge next to the walls. Cabinets or fixtures should not be attached through the finished floor to the subfloor. If properly installed and maintained, such floors will not buckle, crack or squeak.Related Questions
Carrell Rogers Flooring - The Laminate flooring specialist i...A floating floor is defined by the fact that it is not directly secured to the subfloor. The individual planks are glued together and not fastened to the subfloor or walls. This type of flooring can be installed above, on, or below the outside soil line and is great for areas where foundations may shift slightly from time to time.Related Questions
Frequently asked QUestionsA floating floor is where all the planks are either glued or clipped to each other, and not to the existing floor. All floating floors require an underlay between the existing floor and the new " floating-floor". The floor is held in place by mass, but can expand and contract freely, by means of expansion gaps.Related Questions
Where can I have a hardwood floor?
CUSTOM INTERIORS - FAQSHardwood flooring can be installed almost anywhere in your home. Solid wood, such as site-finished and pre finished flooring, can be installed on or above ground. It is not recommended to install hardwood flooring in moisture prone areas of your home, such as the wet areas of a bathroom.
Related QuestionsWhat subfloor preparation do I use for concrete floors?
Flooring Company Haslemere Surrey Alan Baker Flooring Carpet...Old and new concrete floors must be smooth, level, stable, free from contamination and dry before laying Amtico tiles. We recommend the use of appropriate levelling and smoothing products to produce a suitably levelled surface. If dampness is suspected or new concrete is still damp, a surface DPM (damp proof membrane) must be applied, primed and levelled before laying the Amtico tiles.
Related QuestionsWhich rooms can I install a hardwood floor in my home?
Hardwood Floors OnLine~Why Hardwood Floors-Maintaining Hardw...Any room except a full bath. With the variety of products available and a choice of installation options, hardwood flooring can now be installed in any room of the home. The only consideration is whether the floor will be installed on-, above- or below-grade. For example, because of potential moisture problems, solid hardwood is not recommended for installations below grade, such as in a basement.
Related QuestionsWhere do we store our furniture and valuables while you refinish/install our hardwood floor?
Voyageur Flooring : St. Paul Minneapolis Twin CitiesLeveraging a partnership with a local storage business, Voyageur Flooring will deliver a portable storage unit to your house one week before the sanding/installation of your hardwood floor for you to use as storage. After the work on the hardwood floor is completed, you will have one week to move your things back in, at which point we will remove the portable storage unit from your driveway. We offer this option as a part of our “regular” services to customers.
Related QuestionsHow long does a hardwood floor last when you install or refinish it?
Voyageur Flooring : St. Paul Minneapolis Twin CitiesVoyageur Flooring, we use only the best products available. Because of this you can expect the finish on your hardwood floor to last from 7-10 years. (The need to refinish your hardwood floors, at some time, occurs because of normal everyday traffic and wear.) For comparison, most hardwood floor companies use products that will last between 3-5 years.
Related QuestionsCan I install my new hardwood floor directly over my existing vinyl flooring?
Great Western Flooring - FAQ'sIt is better to remove the existing vinyl, but if it does not cause a transition problem from one floor to the next and/or if it does not cause a problem with the installation or removal of appliances and doors then it can be done. Keep in mind though that you may want to remove and raise your base boards so they have the proper reveal.
Related QuestionsCan I wax my Mohawk Hardwood Floor?
Mohawk Flooring - Hardwood FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions ...No wax, no mess. Mohawk Hardwood Floors are very easy to maintain. Simply use Mohawk Floor Care Essentials Hard Surface Cleaner and a specialty terry cloth flooring mop available from your local Mohawk flooring store. See the Store Locator for a Mohawk flooring dealer nearest you.
Related QuestionsCan I install a 3/4'' solid wood floor on a concrete slab?
Frequently asked Questions - Capital HardwoodYes, you can install solid wood boards on a concrete slab. As 3/4'' boards must be nailed and not glued, you must first install a wood subfloor (plywood or OSB panels).
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iCarpetiles.com - Frequently Asked QuestionsCarpetiles may be installed over most any smooth surface. Our Commercial Grade Carpetiles are installed in office buildings, schools, banks, hospitals, airports, & retail stores. Most of these installations are over concrete subfloors. Carpetiles may also be installed over wood, ceramic tile, laminate or vinyl flooring as well. Our recommended i-Stik Double Sided Carpet Tape method makes installation a breeze.
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