Do this in one of two ways:. The edges of each board click into place with the boards around it, creating a solid floor. The foam will help if you want a cushion between the boards and the concrete, which can help muffle sound and create a more pleasant walking experience, depending on your preference. Just like when you apply the moisture barrier, start at the back of the room and work towards the door. Instead, work in small sections. Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours after you install the flooring.
You will also want to leave a small half-inch gap between the flooring and wall. Reinstall your baseboards and trim , then clean up the room. Be sure to take a moment to admire your work. Let us teach you how to select the best hardwood floors for any home. This post was originally published on December 15, It has been updated for clarity. Close Menu Home. To get the best flooring installers working for you, give us a call and schedule your free hardwood flooring estimate today.
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We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Hardwoods provide style and elegance that adapts easily to any interior design whether modern, contemporary or country. Warmth : A hardwood floor adds warmth and a welcoming feeling to your home or basement.
A concrete floor is uninviting, cold, dingy, and looks like an unfinished warehouse. Many real estate professionals reveal that properties with wood flooring sell faster, and for more money than properties without wood floors. And finished basements increase the values even more. Check out this case study of a DIY hardwood installation with costs, timeline and list of materials :. Proper planning will save money, time and minimize mistakes.
Before you run out and order a hardwood floor, there are several items you need know. We touched on grade earlier. Grade refers to the location of the cement slab.
Your flooring expert will ask you if the concrete slab is above, at or below grade. It simply means above the ground, at ground level or below ground, or the basement.
The reason the contractor or seller will ask is that most hardwood floor manufacturers do not recommend installing their floors below grade. Easiklip is the only manufacturer who will still honor the warranty if properly installed below grade.
It takes 6 to 8 weeks for concrete to cure, depending on climate and the concrete mixture. During the curing process, there is excess moisture still evaporating from the concrete that can ruin the floor if you install it too early. This leads us to another significant consideration for laying hardwood floor in basement over concrete. Even old slabs will continuously wick moisture up from the ground. If your home is prone to dampness, or the foundation does not drain properly, water will come through the slab or the walls into your basement.
Do you run a dehumidifier most of the time? You have too much moisture in the area to install hardwood. Consider asking a specialist in basement waterproofing to solve that issue before installing any new floor.
We caution against the Plastic Sheet Method for testing moisture levels in your concrete slab. This method requires you taping a inch square piece of clear plastic, at least 6 mils thick to the floor. Lay the section on the concrete slab and use moisture-resistant tape to tape all four sides to the floor.
You do this in three to four areas around the slab. Leave it for 24 to 48 hours. If you see signs of moisture or condensation on any of the plastic, you likely have a problem, but you can never be sure how big, or what it is, or exactly how much moisture there is. The calcium chloride test measures the surface moisture of the slab. You can see the kit and how it works in this video. Humidity sensors or moisture meters require drilling holes and inserting probes to measure the amount of water.
Some meters measure results in pounds of water per 1, square feet of the floor during a hour period. Other meters can measure relative humidity in the slab. One very accurate testing method is to use the Wagner Rapid R.
Most flooring manufacturers say you should not install hardwood over concrete if the tests show the moisture emission rate is over 3 pounds. When installing hardwood flooring on basement , the concrete must be flat so the tongue and grooves of the hardwood meet and connect.
Old basement slabs can crack and buckle in places. You need to fill any large cracks and be sure that the entire floor is level. That means pouring a thin layer of cement to fill in dips and gaps.
Here is a short video to show you how to level a concrete floor. To check the evenness of the slab, use a 6-foot or longer straight edge. You may have to cut one utilizing a table saw to ensure straightness. Lay the straight board on the floor and place a level on top. Concrete is very porous like a sponge. Water can quickly pass through it causing moisture problems, especially below grade.
Typically, it is sheets of plastic laid on the slab and taped at the seams with waterproof tape. Watch this video to see how easy it is:. He adds an optional underlayment on top of the moisture barrier for sound reduction. There are other moisture barrier options.
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