You will have to make sure your joists can handle the addition of considerably more weight from the plywood subfloor and any floor coverings.
How to level old wood floors.
This will expose the subfloor underneath which is where most leveling problems lie.
Wood floors can be installed on any level of your home and are available in multiple constructions to allow.
Watch our step by step video showing how to level a wooden floor with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.
If you re replacing an old floor with a new one your first task will be to get rid of the outdated flooring material.
Use a pry bar to pull up hardwood floors one section at a time or unfasten carpet or laminate and roll it up from one end.
Position the leveling strip on the floor and see if the top edge of the strip checks out as level.
When installing a hardwood floor the homeowner may need to level the existing subfloor.
When complete this will be a spacer that bridges the gap between the old floor and the new level surface.
Adjust the strip as needed.