2006-07-24 18:14:45 · 5 answers · asked by prisonbreaklvr27 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Your main concern should be a moisture barrier. Ground moisture will come up through concrete, That will rot the plywood as well as the flooring.
2006-07-24 18:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order to install real solid oak flooring you need to either install sleepers or plywood over the entire floor. So why not nail it down the correct way. If you are going to glue the floor to the concrete and install a vapor barrier there is a real strong chance that the adhesive will eat through the vapor barrier.
2016-03-27 05:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure, I do know it's recommended to put down a vapor barrier (such as Drylok) before you put hardwood over concrete, especially if the floor is below ground level. This will help prevent the hardwood from warping should the concrete floor "sweat."
Find info & thoughts here:
Water based Drylok
http://www.epinions.com/Paint-UGL_Drylok_White_Oil_Base_Masonry_Waterproofing_Paint_1_Gal/display_~reviews
Oil based Drylok
http://www.epinions.com/content_84095241860
2006-07-24 18:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by Tygirljojo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use nailess snap in place Prego type or similar flooring. There is a boundry layer that goes down first.
2006-07-24 20:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a concrete screw that you can use, or you can use hilti nails (name brand of a gunpwder fired nail that is designed to go into concrete). in regards to number per sheet i would consult the building code.
2006-07-24 18:21:44 · answer #5 · answered by jesse r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋