2007-05-16 15:24:01 · 3 answers · asked by hist buff #1 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
i dont know the size one up from 1/4 in.do i have to nail it down or liquid nail it down?I dont want to put a linner on the cemet.i live in an apt and dont want to spent the ex $. but the carpet is gross.
2007-05-16 19:06:17 · update #1
You need a barrier between the wood and concrete, foam sheeting. you also need to let the wood move with swelling with moisture and shrinking when dry.
2007-05-16 15:31:59 · answer #1 · answered by T C 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey, why dont you use a inexpensive laminate flooring? Its easy to install no glue or nailing. Cheaper than the birch plywood. Perfect for a concrete subfloor and looks like nice hardwood. Go to costco, sams club or look online You will love it! Good luck, swequin
2007-05-16 19:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by swequin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much different than installing a parquet floor. You don't state the thickness, or if the 4 x 4 is in feet or inches,,,but you should use and underlayment no matter.
If the edges are finished/milled to butt tight, and you stain or clear coat with Poly, Birch veneer ply is an attractive wood. Sealing it all will decrease issues between each seam.
Steven Wolf
BTW,,, You'll probably notice no less than 5 thumbs down from an immature hate campaign.
2007-05-16 15:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 2⤊ 5⤋