Can you put floorboards on concrete?

You can also install a solid wood floor over a concrete subfloor by floating it on an adhesive backed underlay such as Fast Fit Peel & Stick Underlay. This has adhesive on one side which the solid wood floor is laid onto. Before you lay down the underlay you will need to first lay a damp proof membrane.

Can you lay timber floor on concrete slab?

Timber floors may be laid on battens or plywood over a concrete slab, or by direct fix.

What is the best wood flooring for concrete slab?

According to flooring experts, the best kind of wood flooring to use with a concrete subfloor is a floating engineered wood floor. This kind of floor performs well, resists moisture and is easy to install. It is also inexpensive, which is a benefit for homes.

Do you need underlay for solid wood flooring on concrete?

It is important to mention that you do not need a wood floor underlay when you have a solid hardwood floor and that’s because it is not stable, hence it has to be installed mechanically to the concrete subfloor.

Can you lay tongue and groove flooring on concrete?

With 3/4″ solid, it is naturally less stable than other types of flooring and is more prone to movement. As these floors expand and contract so much more than other floors, they can not be glued in place which is what would be required to install over concrete.

Do you need underlay for timber flooring?

Wood floors are perfectly comfortable to walk on without the need for extra padding underneath, and the subfloor will have to be made even before installation – so underlay isn’t required there.

How can I cover my concrete floor cheap?

Cheap Basement Flooring Ideas

1. Epoxy and Concrete Paint. Paint is generally your cheapest basement floor option.
2. Concrete Stain and Sealer. Concrete stain is another inexpensive option.
3. Linoleum or Vinyl.
4. Ceramic Tile Flooring.
5. Rubber and Foam Mats.
6. Traditional Carpet Flooring.
7. Laminate or Engineered Hardwood.

Can you lay new floorboards over old floorboards?

When fitting over existing floorboards, we usually recommend that the new boards run at 90 degrees perpendicular to the old ones. Choose the wall that you want to start from, this will usually be the longest wall. The first one or two rows of boards will have to be face fixed, i.e. vertically.