Plywood Floor Over Concrete Slab

Even if your home was built on a concrete slab you can still enjoy the beauty and charm of hardwood floors.

Plywood floor over concrete slab.

Installing a hardwood floor over a concrete slab. Please send us information regarding the proper chemical this is the text promo text here. Custom floorcoverings hardwood floor instillation hardwood flooring hardwood flooring over concrete install hardwood flooring residential design wood over concrete. First position the plywood layer with its edges parallel to the wall.

I have been researching a lot and would like to install a plywood floor over concrete in two bedrooms in our basement. For the second story a foamed type of lightweight concrete is being used over plywood for sound absorption between floors. By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine. An additional layer of 3 4 plywood should be installed with screws over the existing subfloor.

Yes it can be done. To learn about your flooring options schedule an appointment with 50 floor. If your house has a concrete slab foundation read our tips for the best flooring to use. A message from 50 floor details.

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