How Do You Install A Basement Subfloor?
A properly prepared and laid subfloor can make all the difference in a successful transformation from bare concrete basement floor to a warm, inviting room. With a good subfloor in place it will be possible to lay a quality floor above it, including carpet, laminate, tile or hardwood. Anyone with even a basic understanding of construction principles can build a basement subfloor, but it should involve at least two laborers for safety and any heavy lifting or complex steps. Measure the room, and make a sketch on graph paper with each square equaling one foot. Calculate how many subfloor panels and joist boards you will need from this diagram. Verify that the floor is level and has no major imperfections. Anything more than 1/4 inch should be removed by hammering it flat. Create a vapor barrier over the top of the concrete using 6-mil polyethylene plastic or 15-pound felt paper. This will help prevent fungus or mold growth under the wood floor. Begin laying out the joists around the edge
