To learn how to do this watch prepping plywood subfloors.
How to install solid hardwood floor over wood.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select.
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.
Check with the flooring manufacturer for recommendations.
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.
Solid wood floors should not be installed in basements or below grade.
When installing new wood flooring parallel to an existing solid nail down floor add a minimum of 3 8 plywood underlayment over the existing floor to increase stability.