Q. I really would like to have a solid hardwood floor, but my existing house has a concrete slab. Is it possible to install a hardwood floor on top of concrete? A. If your slab surface is level with ...

Dear Pat: I plan to add a bedroom for my children. It will be built on a slab to save money and use floor radiant heat. I would like to install hardwood flooring over it. Can this be done over the ...

You may have your heart set on hardwood floors for your new home. Indeed, it’s a wonderful choice. But what should you do if your builder, for any number of reasons, uses a concrete slab instead of ...

Dear James: I need an extra bedroom for my kids. It will be built on a slab and utilize floor radiant heating. I would like to install hardwood flooring over it. Is this OK over a heated slab? - ...

Last week, I talked about engineered hardwood floors, and how one of the big benefits is you can install them over concrete and below grade, like in a basement. That's according to some flooring ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Dear James: I need an extra bedroom for my kids. It will be built on a slab and use floor radiant heating. I would like to install hardwood flooring over it. Is this OK over a heated slab? -- Carrie K ...

Last week I talked about engineered hardwood floors, and one of the big benefits is that you can install them over concrete and below grade, like in a basement. That’s according to some flooring ...