Subfloor over concrete

How to install subfloor sleepers over slab in the basement and other rooms with a concrete floor. For improved insulation.

Many homes today are built over a concrete slab, rather than a full basement. While a basement is nice to have, it’s an added expense that many first-time homeowners just can’t afford. Even so, when they want to upgrade their home later on, that concrete slab can be a problem. One way it’s a problem is for installing hardwood flooring. Before hardwood flooring is installed over concrete, a plywood subfloor must be installed.

I've got a project coming up and have some questions. These folks have a sunroom which is built with concrete blocks, concrete floor and old aluminum storm...

Here's a three-fold approach to a new insulated basement floor, including an Insulated Subfloor System, engineered cork flooring, and easy-to-install

Learn how to insulate and add subflooring to your existing concrete slab. This is a far less tangled process than you think and can add great resale value to your home!

I am proposing a project for a slab on grade Habitat house with 2" of foam under the slab and 1 1/2" or 2" of foam on top of the slab with 3/4" t&g plywood or osb floor. I want to float the plywood rather than use screeds to minimize thermal bridges. The interior walls are all non-bearing so they can be fastened to the plywood. I am certain that this is not an original idea so I would like to know if anyone has tried this and what the down side issues might be.

One way to add value to your home is to add a new addition. An unused basement is an existing addition. Of course, the finished look is important, carpet, tile, laminate or wood: but it’s equally important to insulate the floor! Why spend the money to finish a room if it does not improve comfort […]

Preparing concrete subflooring (especially an OLD concrete subfloor) is not always for the faint of heart. Depending on what was on it to begin with etc.

Choosing underlayment for laminate flooring placed over concrete or plywood is determined by the needs of the room and its required performance.

Watch this short, to-the-point video for tips and tricks on making the most of your basement subfloor panel installation project.