Wood Flooring Ideas Photos: Wood Floor On A Concrete Slab

QUESTION: I would like to install a strip oak tongue-and-groove floor on top of an above-grade concrete slab. However, I've heard horror stories of costly wood floors buckling from moisture. How can I Synopsis: Builder Mike Maines describes the construction of a code-compliant slab foundation that uses a very minimal and the floor feels good—like a conventional wood floor, not squishy or While you can install hardwood flooring on top of concrete slabs, even if they're radiant heated concrete slabs, there are some things to keep in mind to ensure the longevity of the wood and keep the I would like to install hardwood flooring over it. Is this OK over a heated slab? — Carrie K. Dear Carrie: Building a room addition on a concrete slab is the least expensive construction method and a The misconception is that a concrete subfloor must be completely level to install hardwood. Actually, the floor must be flat, which allows for minor variations in the level. Tiny dips or ridges in the The color and grain is slightly different than traditional hardwood, creating an interesting visual element on your floor. Because you can't nail into your concrete slab to secure the bamboo flooring, .

While slabs are often left as-is, they can be covered with a variety of materials, such as tile, carpet and hardwood flooring. However, before you can install certain materials over the top of a .