Comments on: Can you install wood floors over concrete floor? http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor Everything you need to know to install a wood floor Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:17:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: grannygrunt28391 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-6 grannygrunt28391 Sun, 25 May 2008 14:05:16 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-6 Yes, make sure your floors are level if they aren't they make a self leveling compound. Once this is finished make sure you use a moisture barrier over the concrete and then install the planks. *********LOWES HOW TO VIDEOS Just pick the video you want and they will show you what to do, what to use and how to do it http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=categorySelect&category=Project%20Planning&Ne=10000&N=0 ................Self Leveling Compound Utilize the latest in (((self-leveling flooring))) and sub flooring preparation technologies in their impressive product lineup. http://67.192.65.137/Default.aspx?cid=Professional_Flooring.html&rp=true This is enough moisture barrier to do at least one room and then some......... Lowes Columbia Flooring 6-Mil Plastic Moisture Barrier Item #: 236501 Model: FOM500 $53.57 ( 200 sq. ft. roll 48"W x 100'L) http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=236501-48182-FOM500&lpage=none EDITED: I don't think I would varnish the underside of the wood planks it might interfere with your warranty plus wood also has to breathe thats why you need the moisture barrier.<br><b>References : </b><br>above links Myself Yes, make sure your floors are level if they aren't they make a self leveling compound. Once this is finished make sure you use a moisture barrier over the concrete and then install the planks.
*********LOWES HOW TO VIDEOS
Just pick the video you want and they will show you what to do, what to use and how to do it
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=categorySelect&category=Project%20Planning&Ne=10000&N=0
…………….Self Leveling Compound
Utilize the latest in (((self-leveling flooring))) and sub flooring preparation technologies in their impressive product lineup.
http://67.192.65.137/Default.aspx?cid=Professional_Flooring.html&rp=true
This is enough moisture barrier to do at least one room and then some………
Lowes
Columbia Flooring
6-Mil Plastic Moisture Barrier
Item #: 236501 Model: FOM500
$53.57 ( 200 sq. ft. roll 48"W x 100'L)
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=236501-48182-FOM500&lpage=none

EDITED: I don't think I would varnish the underside of the wood planks it might interfere with your warranty plus wood also has to breathe thats why you need the moisture barrier.
References :
above links
Myself

]]> By: alvarz http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-5 alvarz Sun, 25 May 2008 14:02:09 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-5 vapor barrier is nothing more than a layer of thick plastic sheeting to keep water vaopor off the wood. I would also coat the bottom of the wood flooring with varnish as a back up.<br><b>References : </b><br> vapor barrier is nothing more than a layer of thick plastic sheeting to keep water vaopor off the wood.
I would also coat the bottom of the wood flooring with varnish as a back up.
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]]> By: Kevin http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-4 Kevin Sun, 25 May 2008 13:59:14 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-4 Make sure you get something to put in between the floor and concrete. But can be done.<br><b>References : </b><br> Make sure you get something to put in between the floor and concrete. But can be done.
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]]> By: w61earl http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-3 w61earl Sun, 25 May 2008 13:52:34 +0000 http://www.installwoodfloor.org/install-wood-floor/can-you-install-wood-floors-over-concrete-floor#comment-3 Sure! Put in a vapor barrier, then have at it.<br><b>References : </b><br> Sure! Put in a vapor barrier, then have at it.
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