But there is a little more to it than that sorry captain obvious.
Engineered hardwood floor on concrete.
Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.
For any flooring installation over concrete you should anticipate potential problems with moisture levels.
Engineered hardwood is sturdier than traditional plank but surface preparation still matters.
Contractors pour and finish concrete in place.
With both concrete and hardwood flooring the composition is right in the name.
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.
Like any wood product engineered hardwood expands and contracts because of changes in moisture.
A floating engineered wood flooring installation on concrete can be an excellent choice if your subfloor is below grade.
Captain obvious might note hardwood flooring is made from well wood and concrete flooring is made with concrete.
Glue nail staple and float.
If you ve decided to install engineered hardwoods there are four possible installation methods depending on the subfloor.
Some engineered wood flooring products are designed for a glue down application when installing flooring over a concrete slab.
You should install a floating engineered hardwood when you need flexibility.