I really do need advice here.
I plan to lay oak boards on a sand/cement screed which was laid in the spring. The boards are 18mm thick and different lengths and the room is just less than 4m x 4m.
I'm unsure if the floor has a dpm but we don't suffer any damp that I'm aware of.
I've read previous posts about this dilemma and want to do what's best.
If I don't know if the floor has a dpm - should I just assume it hasn't? If so, is the floating floor the only option? Would Duralay Timbermate Excel be a suitable dpc/sound proof underlayment? I desparately want to avoid the 'hollow' sound but prefer the floating method.
Also, when aclimaitising the wood, do I remove the plastic wrapping but leave in the box or do I just leave the boxes as they are?
Any advice welcome...thanks
I plan to lay oak boards on a sand/cement screed which was laid in the spring. The boards are 18mm thick and different lengths and the room is just less than 4m x 4m.
I'm unsure if the floor has a dpm but we don't suffer any damp that I'm aware of.
I've read previous posts about this dilemma and want to do what's best.
If I don't know if the floor has a dpm - should I just assume it hasn't? If so, is the floating floor the only option? Would Duralay Timbermate Excel be a suitable dpc/sound proof underlayment? I desparately want to avoid the 'hollow' sound but prefer the floating method.
Also, when aclimaitising the wood, do I remove the plastic wrapping but leave in the box or do I just leave the boxes as they are?
Any advice welcome...thanks