Wood Flooring Ideas Photos: Wood Floor To Concrete Adhesive

Sept. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Over time, homeowners who couldn't nail into concrete subflooring haven't been able to enjoy the rich looks and extensive benefits of solid hardwood flooring. They just In most of the country, houses are built on concrete slabs made the choice of hardwood on a slab an easy one. Glued down with a urethane adhesive, the flooring won’t move in service, is relatively This summer, I want to put a wood floor over the concrete Use 2-by-6 pressure-treated wood with the 5 1/2-inch side resting on the concrete. Use construction adhesive and concrete nails set with a 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 Elastilon self-adhesive underlayment allows build-ers to install a floating hardwood floor on most substrates including above- and below-grade concrete. Eliminating the need for nails or glue, the Luckily, engineered hardwood installs easily over existing subfloor, no subfloor and even concrete. Whether you glue or float it, it will hold up better against moisture and humidity than natural .

Beyond aesthetic preferences, decorative concrete offers practical advantages over other types of flooring, owners and contractors say: It’s more durable than hardwood allows homeowners to skip .