Hi all,
I am planning on laying a solid oak floor direct to concrete sub floor. Have done research on the subject and have read conflicting advise regarding using solid boards or engineered. Most I've read seem to favour engineered due to less moisture content(?) and therefore less expansion / contraction (?). I would prefer to have solid oak as I just think it looks better. It will be installed as a floating floor. Secondly what are anyones thoughts on a pre finished floor? Obviously a time saver but is it really practical, I mean if there is any slight movement surely it will need to be sanded again anyway? I have 20 year old concrete floor which has been self levelled at some point in its life - how level does it have to be for a solid floor? Will dpm and insulation make up for some out of level spots or should I make sure its perfect in the first place and how?
Sorry for long blurb!
Look forward to your advice!
Cheers,
Cure
I am planning on laying a solid oak floor direct to concrete sub floor. Have done research on the subject and have read conflicting advise regarding using solid boards or engineered. Most I've read seem to favour engineered due to less moisture content(?) and therefore less expansion / contraction (?). I would prefer to have solid oak as I just think it looks better. It will be installed as a floating floor. Secondly what are anyones thoughts on a pre finished floor? Obviously a time saver but is it really practical, I mean if there is any slight movement surely it will need to be sanded again anyway? I have 20 year old concrete floor which has been self levelled at some point in its life - how level does it have to be for a solid floor? Will dpm and insulation make up for some out of level spots or should I make sure its perfect in the first place and how?
Sorry for long blurb!
Look forward to your advice!
Cheers,
Cure