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Hey everyone, looking for a bit of help from the experts on underlayment for hardwood floor install. Here is some of the basic information 1) new unfinished 2 1/4' Red Oak 2) Subfloor is 5/8" ply over 1x planks 3) half of the install is over a finished basement and half is over an unconditioned...

I know, it sounds weird. I’ve talked with the company and it is designed for use with hardwood. Also, radiant heat guidelines are included in NWFA. and yes, heating mat will go directly under the hardwood. And it will take me a lot of patience to not mail through the wires too…..which I...

Here is the product I intend to use WarmStep Mats In-Floor Heating | ThermoSoft It is not cheap by any means ($10/ft2), but think it is my best and easiest option. There are also retrofit kits that are installed under the floor (between the joists), but the prices are pretty close and I think...

I tend to overthink these types of things a bit. Not wanting to make an expensive mistake. But I do think it is time to do my best and let it rip......thanks

Thanks. According to the manufacturer, the heat mat is designed for nail down hard wood application (and was designed with approval? of NWFA). Just trying to make sure I don't create a "bad" environment by having a heated floor (my intent is set the floor temp at 65-70ish degrees and leave it...

I'm neither younger or skinnier anymore.....but I guess it's all relative :). I will plan on insulating the joists and installing the vapor barrier (6mil black). I'll either lay on the dirt (if I can level it out). Do you see an issue with installing a heated floor above all of this? I think...

Hey everyone. New to this site and pretty new to hardwood flooring (installed once before). I'm in the process of ripping out some old crummy carpet and installing hardwood in our living room and dining room (unfinished 3/4" red oak, 2 1/4" wide). Over the living room, everything is good. I...