When first deciding to install wood flooring, the choices of flooring and installation methods can be overwelming. There are many things to consider, but to begin, two questions need to be answered:

1. At which grade are you installing your floor?
   Above Grade
   At Grade
   Below Grade
2. What material is your subfloor?
   Plywood
   Concrete

Based on your answers, use the chart below as a guide to narrow your options and get you started.