[SMLWinds]

I am installing hardwood floors in a home I am renovating. These will be nice quality, solid wood, prefinished floors.

There was carpet in the room which was removed. Now I am left with really old linoleum. Previously when I installed hardwoods, the guy I was working with recommended we put tar paper underneath to prevent squeaks and create a moisture barrier. So far it has worked well.

In this instance, I felt the linoleum wouldn't be a bad thing to leave beneath the floors. I wasn't sure if I should use tar paper over it and just today, the guy I ordered the floors from recommended that we install Aqua Guard beneath the floors.

So, should I use linoleum only or install tar paper or Aqua Guard over top of it before the hardwoods?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[SMLWinds]

Help! I know someone has an opinion and some experience with this--I would love to hear it!

Thanks in advance!

 

[FrankL]

How is the wood being put down? Glue down, nail down or a floating floor?

What is the subfloor? First floor concrete in a home?