Installing Wood Flooring Over Concrete

Install a wood base, then the finish flooring.

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stiggs

October 25, 4:26 PM [GMT -5]

I've heard that you should first install a layer of rigid foam boards on the cement first. My preference would be to use the foam boards. I think it would make the floor warmer. I'm not sure if a layer of plastic would still need to go underneath

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