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Installing Wood Flooring Over Concrete

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Strip or plank flooring can't be attached directly to concrete. Seal the concrete against moisture with a layer or two of plastic sheeting, and then provide a wood surface to attach the flooring to. Laying strip or plank flooring over concrete requires a vapor barrier, sleepers, and a subfloor.


Continued on page 2:  Laying the Floor

 

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