Engineered Hardwood Floor On Concrete

You should install a floating engineered hardwood when you need flexibility.

Engineered hardwood floor on concrete.

Engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an issue. Installing a floating engineered hardwood floor works well at any grade level and over most types of subfloor surfaces. If you ve decided to install engineered hardwoods there are four possible installation methods depending on the subfloor. Other products are better suited for a nail down installation where they are secured to a wood subfloor with nails or staples.

Once installed engineered wood planks look the same as solid wood planks. With both concrete and hardwood flooring the composition is right in the name. Made from layers of real wood compressed together engineered hardwood floors are better able to handle changes in moisture and humidity than solid hardwood. Like any wood product engineered hardwood expands and contracts because of changes in moisture.

Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home. Captain obvious might note hardwood flooring is made from well wood and concrete flooring is made with concrete. Some engineered wood flooring products are designed for a glue down application when installing flooring over a concrete slab. Engineered hardwood is sturdier than traditional plank but surface preparation still matters.

A floating engineered wood flooring installation on concrete can be an excellent choice if your subfloor is below grade. Contractors pour and finish concrete in place.