Installation planning · Homeowner guide
Hardwood Over Concrete: Plan by Exact Product
Why a concrete slab needs the exact flooring instructions.
Direct answer
Concrete alone does not tell us which wood floor will work. We need the exact floor product and its current instructions. Do not pick a wood floor, glue, or moisture plan from a web page alone.
A closer look at wood
Every floor has details worth seeing.
This PHR-supplied floor photo shows wood detail, not a promise about your home. Use the guide below to understand the question, then look at the actual floor before you choose a path.
A slab does not pick the floor for you
The word slab is only one part of the story. It does not tell us which wood floor, build, or support materials fit the job.
Use the instructions for the exact product
The right floor maker’s papers cover the details. They may set rules for testing, moisture, and install parts. A web page should not replace those papers or give you a step-by-step install plan.
Keep broad labels in their place
Solid and engineered wood are broad groups. Neither label answers every concrete job. The exact product, room, and install plan still matter.
Questions to bring to the talk
Name the exact product. Ask which current maker papers fit that product and this slab. If the answer is unclear, do not pick glue, padding, or a schedule from a web page.
Sources & methodology Read the underlying guidance
Make the next step practical
See your starting price, then look at the floor together.
This guide helps you get started. Your in-home visit is where we look at the floor, talk through your goals, and build the written plan.