To learn how to do this watch prepping plywood subfloors.
How to install solid hardwood floor over wood.
If your subfloor is already hardwood but you want to improve the look of your home with new material it is possible to lay engineered hardwood over the existing floor with proper preparation and traditional installation techniques.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select.
Like unfinished hardwood floors the prefinished types typically have tongue and groove edges on all sides.
Check with the flooring manufacturer for recommendations.
Solid wood floors should not be installed in basements or below grade.
Wood floor installation requires a level subfloor and that your hardwood flooring is acclimated to the room s humidity and temperature according to the manufacturer s guidelines.