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Hardwood floors over concrete slab? What to Consider for proper/level install? Atari26004Fun 11-13-2007
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Posted by HeyBub on November 13, 2007, 3:56 pm
Atari26004Fun wrote:
> I'm thinking about putting hardwood floors in my den which is on a
> concrete slab, no basement or sub-floor beneath it. Right now it's
> just carpeted. My question is what do I need to consider/think about
> or ask the contractor to ensure the floors get installed correctly and
> level? For example, I know for a fact the floor is not that level,
> will it need to be re-surfaced and leveled first somehow (just my
> uneducated guess) or is there something they use when installing
> hardwood floors over concrete, or is it just good craftmanship I need
> to look for, etc? Is it recommended or common that hardwood floors
> can be installed over that kind of surface. Many thanks to all.
> Regards.

Not level so much as flat.



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