Wood Flooring Ideas Photos: Wood Floor Vs Concrete Slab

I want them to be waterproof, but I can’t even imagine pouring a concrete slab myself. What are my options when it You can install a treated wood floor system that will not rot and will give you 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 “I did all the concrete work; it took 130 yards of concrete to support the backyard. I added a concrete wall, poured the concrete slab and formed and poured I laid all the hardwood floors, set the Please send reports of such problems to archive_feedback@nytimes.com. THE problem of convert ing a concrete slab floor to a finished wood floor conies up rather frequently these days because many It’s more durable than hardwood, vinyl or carpet, especially for leaky basements in the rain-soaked Northwest. If properly installed and finished, concrete never needs to be replaced. It’s If the plastic is clear, you can install wood over the concrete slab. Despite a successful moisture check and the presence of an underground moisture barrier, you still need additional protection from .

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 .