hi, anyone know if solid timber floor board can be install direct to cement floor? one dealer told me need to layer with plywood underneath and cost $70 /m2 for installation alone.
calvinci wrote:hi, anyone know if solid timber floor board can be install direct to cement floor? one dealer told me need to layer with plywood underneath and cost $70 /m2 for installation alone.
Sure you can, just make sure the concrete floor has aged enough, at least 6 months and preferably 12 months so its cured. If you're not sure about the condition of the moisture barrier membrane you can use a moisture sealer. Direct stick and sealing the concrete would probably set you back around $50/mtr or $15 if you do it yourself. I prefer clamps and weights to nailing, a bit more work and slower but you don't have nail holes to fill up. Have a look at Boral timber floor installations section, http://www.boral.com.au/Article/Timber_Installation_Guide_-_Slimwood.asp?Aud=homeGarden_TimberFlooring
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