Engineered Hardwood Floor On Concrete

Installing a floating engineered hardwood floor works well at any grade level and over most types of subfloor surfaces.

Engineered hardwood floor on concrete.

With both concrete and hardwood flooring the composition is right in the name. Engineered hardwood is sturdier than traditional plank but surface preparation still matters. Once installed engineered wood planks look the same as solid wood planks. You should install a floating engineered hardwood when you need flexibility.

Engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an issue. Made from layers of real wood compressed together engineered hardwood floors are better able to handle changes in moisture and humidity than solid hardwood. A floating engineered wood flooring installation on concrete can be an excellent choice if your subfloor is below grade. But there is a little more to it than that sorry captain obvious.

Contractors pour and finish concrete in place. For any flooring installation over concrete you should anticipate potential problems with moisture levels. Some engineered wood flooring products are designed for a glue down application when installing flooring over a concrete slab. Like any wood product engineered hardwood expands and contracts because of changes in moisture.

Other products are better suited for a nail down installation where they are secured to a wood subfloor with nails or staples. If you ve decided to install engineered hardwoods there are four possible installation methods depending on the subfloor.