Pine floorboards onto concrete

[somnerd13]

I am thinking of buying these http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/120832

Can I lay them on top of concrete (which has rubber tiles ontop) and what are the steps I need to take?

Also what else do I need to buy? (ie glue, underlay)[/url]

 

[WoodYouLike]

You're planning to buy pine floorboards that are normally installed directly onto joists to create a (soft-wood) underfloor on which other floorcovering is installed.

 

[somnerd13]

No. There would be no floor covering over the floorboards. So is it better to use a hard wood in this case? Is it possible to use a soft wood or not?

 

[WoodYouLike]

Oh, it's possible but the soft wood pine will dent, damage etc very easily. Plus pine can turn orangy when a natural finish is applied.