How to Install Wooden Flooring over Concrete?

Hard wood floors are a one-time investment, and designed to make your home look clean and classy at all times.  

Hard wood floors need very little maintenance and are very easy to clean. Masonry contractors in Chicago strongly advise that installation of hard wood floors should be done systematically in order to get the best results.

Read on to know more about the procedure off installation of hard wood floors – 

1. Removal Of Old Flooring

New flooring can only be installed when the old is removed completely.  If the floor has carpet should been pulled up completely. All traces of foam, tack strips and nails should be removed from the site.

2. Removal of the Baseboards

Most flooring experts will suggest re-use of the base boards in order to save the cost of buying new ones. By giving them a fresh coat of paint or polish, they are as good as new. The removal of the top of the board from the wall should be done with the help of a utility knife.

3. Floor Preparation

If the concrete below is painted, it needs to be removed in order for the adhesive to stick properly. A grinder can be used for the removal of paint. Once the concrete is paint free it needs to be vacuum cleaner.

4. Application of the Moisture Barrier

The moisture barrier is applied with the help of a V-notch trowel at an angle of 45 degrees. Let it rest for at least 24 hours and avoid walking into the room for that period. Remember to open the windows as it has a very strong odour.

5. Execute the Layout Of the Floor

Place the flooring by starting parallel to the longest wall in the room. Always start in a corner so that you can leave out once done. The pieces can be cut there and then.

6. Apply the Adhesive to the Floor

The next step is to start applying the adhesive to the floor in small manageable sections, using V-Notch trowel. Execute small sections at one time. Keep taping the seams together using a painters tape. Keep a damp cloth handy to keep wiping the adhesive of the surfaces.

7. Finish by installing the base boards

After a day remove the tape and install the base boards to keep the flooring in place.