Yes, 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.

If the question is can a 3/4" hardwood floor be installed directly on concrete, the answer is "I wouldn't if I were you". If the question is can a 3/4" hardwood floor be installed over top of a concrete slab, the answer is "Yes". Our showroom is a perfect example of that. Can you nail hardwood into concrete? No.

It depends on the type of wood floor you choose. Our Engineered floors can be installed over existing floors such as ceramic tile, vinyl and most other types. Solid wood floors have some limitations in this area. Best to talk to your Wood Flooring International dealer about whether or not it’s a good idea to install the floor you want over the floor you have.

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).

Mohawk Engineered Hardwood Floors may be installed on all grade levels. See the Installation Guidelines for additional information and recommendations.

Yes, this can be done, but often times you will find that hiring a stair contractor is about the same price and perhaps a better choice.

Yes. Installation is the same, and any hardwood flooring installer can install it. Our flooring is pre-finished, so there is no dust, mess or fumes, however.

While we do not recommend fitting a Beech floor over such heating, the other hardwoods we supply are suitable for most varieties of under-floor heating. We have suggested fitting instructions available to help you decide which installation system is best suited. Most under-floor heating systems work best in conjunction with a "floating floor".

It is not recommended, due to the high moisture associated with these areas. It may cause unfavorable conditions for hardwood flooring.

When it comes to hardwood flooring, the term "grading" is sure to come up. Grading refers to the system used by manufacturers to assess the appearance of hardwood floors. NOFMA: The Wood Flooring Manufacturers Association grades emphasize color, grain pattern and other markings that occur in wood. Color is determined by what part of the tree the wood comes from, and the grain pattern is determined by species and how the wood is cut.

It 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.

The sub-floor must be level to 3mm over 3mtrs. If not then either a leveling compound must be used, the floor sanded/ground to the required level or battens could be installed and packed and the plywood attached to them. Keep in mind that the last option would, of course, increase the height of the floor. The parquetry is then set out to ensuring that the pattern remains straight, and leaving a minimum 10mm gap for expansion around the perimeter.

Yes ! 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.

Solid 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.

Hardwood 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.

We recommend that an unfinished hardwood floor be installed after the drywall is finished and the painter has sprayed on the primer coat, but before the trim carpenter has started the trim out.

Hardwood flooring expands and contracts due to changes in temperature and relative humidity. Having adequate levels of humidity in the home will help minimize the shrinkage of your floors during the heating months. While many people do not own a humidifier, we recommend one be used if you have hardwood. As long as your pre-finished hardwood floor is a solid wood it can be re-finished. If you own a pre-finished floor that is engineered, then it may not be possible to re-finish it.

The floor sink must be accessible for cleaning, but you should speak to your local plumbing inspector for height requirements above the finished floor to ensure it is installed in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code. Check with the Uniform Plumbing Code and your local building department for specific rules and regulations.

Yes, anywhere tile can go, decorative concrete can go. Our decorative concrete surfaces decorative concrete flooring is an extremely versatile flooring system. It can be applied on any floor in the house because of its lightweight properties and durability. The biggest problem with high-end flooring is that most clients will purchase what they can afford, not what they really want. The versatility of our decorative concrete texturing allows our clients to get what they really want.

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.

One of the great things about laminate flooring is that you can install it over virtually any existing floor - wood, concrete, and resilient tile, vinyl sheet flooring. That means you don't have to pull up the old floors and deal with the mess or the hassle of repairing most sub floor damage. Just make sure your sub floor is structurally sound, dry, clean and flat.

Yes, Mohawk Engineered & Longstrip (glueless) Hardwood Floors are suitable for installing over a radiant heated concrete slab. Caution: The slab surface must never exceed 85 degrees F in temperature. Before installing over a radiant heated floor, turn off heat and wait until the floor has reached room temperature. After installing the floor return the heat to the previous setting.

Please refer to the installation instructions found in every box of product or refer to our Floor Care, Installation section of our website.

Engineered hardwood flooring is flooring manufactured by using hardwood with a cross-directional laminated construction (usually 3 to 5 layers), with a top layer of premium hardwood.  The best suppliers use only USA northern native hardwoods, and is 100% hardwood construction. Other companies may use hardwood substitutes, and a thinner top layer. Premium products should not be confused with flooring that is made to look like wood.

If you've ever read a warranty of any kind, you already know that there are a lot of loop holes associated with warranties. Hardwood flooring warranties are no different. Do not base your decision to purchase any type of flooring, whether its hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, engineered flooring, carpet, vinyl, or tile because it has a so-called "Warranty".

Spotted gum is the number one choice for gymnasiums, basketball courts, dance floors and other commercial applications. Spotted gum is harder than Tasmanian oak, and can stand up better in commercial use.

Our products can be found at leading flooring retail sites across the United States and Canada. For a specific retail location, please send us an email at info@bellefloor.com that includes your address and zip code and we will locate the nearest outlet for you within 48 hours.