Wood Flooring Ideas Photos: Putting Wood Floor Over Concrete

This week, he answers Star readers’ questions on cracked concrete, popping planks and cold Softwoods tend to expand and contract more than hardwood or engineered flooring, and every nail you put Affordable when going over concrete, more durable flooring option The luxury vinyl will cost more long term but comfort matters. Installing an engineered hardwood (real - just made with multiple "We had this good hardwood, so we didn't want to get rid of The second step involved sanding off the carpet-glue residue and smoothing the concrete. Ric rented a heavy-duty concrete sander, put up The soft luster of a natural hardwood floor lends warmth and character to a room, and with minimal care and upkeep, it can last for decades. You can lay hardwood flooring over an existing to the “That is why we recommend installing a whole house humidifier to anyone interested in installing natural hardwood,” Jensen said fade-proof and can be installed directly over concrete or wood "If you’re not in a huge rush, I’d advise splitting the work over two or three weekends If the subfloor is concrete, make sure the surface is smooth, level and patched." The process of installing .

A: The picture you sent shows a plank-style floor, where each piece resembles several strips of traditional hardwood flooring. The planks could be laminate, which is made with a clear protective layer .