Installing Hardwood Floors On Slab. Experienced professionals pay close attention to managing moisture and minimizing wood floor expansion and contraction when preparing to install hardwood floors on concrete slabs. These compounds are safe to use for installing hardwood floors on concrete subfloor too as long as its strong enough to support the weight.
By Don Bollinger Issue 86. After all if concrete slab is in poor condition your hardwood floors are more likely to fail. I must say you.
Ive read that hardwoods arent a good choice for basements because of the moisture content but what about my main level.
These compounds are safe to use for installing hardwood floors on concrete subfloor too as long as its strong enough to support the weight. Ideally it should be between 7 and 9. Leave the flooring to acclimate to the installation area before installing hardwood floors on a concrete slab. Installing solid hardwood flooring on a concrete slab is risky and not recommended.