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How to Install Hardwood Flooring Without the Stress |
Thinking about doing your own hardwood flooring? Before you learn how to install hardwood flooring, you need to choose the type of flooring you want first. You have many options when it comes to hardwood flooring. Some of it can be installed the old-fashioned way, and some of it just snaps in place.
The nice thing about laminates and snap-together hardwood flooring is that they come with installation instructions. For traditional hardwood flooring, there are several steps to follow.
First, you need to put down a flooring base. The subfloor needs to be level, dry, and clean. Remove the baseboards before you begin.
Whether you're picking up your new flooring at a home improvement center or having it delivered by a flooring company, time its arrival so that it will be stacked inside the house for a few days. Remember, wood is a natural material that's sensitive to temperature and humidity levels; it expands and contracts. It won't fit properly if you don't give it time to adjust to your home.
While you're figuring out how to install hardwood flooring, determine which direction the floor joists/supports run. Once you do that, mark the position at the base of the walls so you have a handy reference. Now you'll need to layer the top of the subfloor with 15-pound asphalt felt.
You'll muffle the creaks and squeaks this way, and your floor will be protected from moisture. This is especially important if you're installing the hardwoods in a kitchen or bathroom.
Mark the centerline of your room to indicate the position for the first board. Leave a 1/2 inch gap at the walls as you're installed the flooring.
You'll want to use a nail set to finish hammering in each nail. This way, your hammer won't indent your wood. To prevent shifting, be sure to nail the first three boards or so by hand. You should do this even if you're using a pneumatic flooring nailer.
Learning how to install hardwood flooring isn't all that difficult. However, it takes time and requires precision. | | Author Info: Make sure to visit How to Install for more tips on everything from How to Install a Toilet to How to Install Insulation. |
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