hardwood floors on concrete

[shooter]

Im looking for info on hardwood floors to be installed on basement level concrete floors some have told me I must use a floating floor or a manufactured hardwood floor , any info would be apreiciated , I would like to have the option of sanding the floor in years to come if possible, thanks for any info SHOOTER

[dpg]

You want the option of sanding the floors??? Most people opt to get away from that. The manufactured floors last years and years with minimal care. Whatever you use spend some money, like anything else there's cheap and top of the line out there.

[shooter]

after seeing what renters can do to a floor I think the option of being able to sand the floor would be a good one, if possible.

[Paugus Bay Resident]

There is a product called Dricore. Here's a link http://www.dricore.com/en/efaq.htm
It makes a good sub-floor in damp applications

A floating floor just means that the floor is not "bonded" to the sub-floor (in this case using adhevise).

I would agree on the engineered wood. It will move much less and has a better locking system. There are engineered / prefinished flooring products that have enough veneer to be sanding once or twice.

If the floor is level, you would need to install a vapor barrier (at least 6 mil poly) and the usually use a foam padding under the floor. The rest on the installation is pretty straightforward.