Most flooring manufacturers say you should not install hardwood over concrete if the tests show the moisture emission rate is over 3 pounds.
Diy wood flooring on concrete.
Wood floor over concrete details lay a plastic moisture barrier and then screw 3 4 in.
If you love solid wood floors and your home rests on a concrete slab you re not out of luck.
Remove anything standing between you and the concrete while pulling up carpet laminate or any other flooring is the obvious first step existing flooring isn t the only thing that needs to be removed before you can install hardwood floors.
Wood planks to the plywood.