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Installing a Concrete Overlay over a Wood Floor

Length - 01:11

Even wood flooring can be covered with a concrete overlay if you want to change the look or the flooring is in bad shape aesthetically. The main consideration is how much deflection the floor exhibits, which is usually determined by the joist spacing and the thickness of the wood used. Harris recommends hiring a structural engineer to make sure your wood floor can bear the extra weight of the concrete, especially in a second-story application.