Wood Flooring Instructions

On existing floors remove the base shoe around the perimeter of the room.

Wood flooring instructions.

In fact laminate flooring can be installed in almost every room in your home including kitchens since it doesn t have to be glued down and doesn t involve grout or mortar. Installation instructions warranties brochures certifications sell sheets videos. The difference between the moisture content of the wood subfloor and the hardwood flooring must not exceed 4. Wood subfloor moisture content test both wood subfloor and wood flooring for moisture content using a reliable pin type moisture meter.

The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select. Nail staple guns used for solid hardwood installation will be a 15 or 16 gauge. The subfloor material must not exceed 12 moisture content. Solid hardwood flooring adds style value and warmth to your home.

Remember that your new flooring will cover up about inches of your existing base molding making it look narrower than before. If you decide to tackle installation yourself we have instructions on how to lay hardwood floor like a pro. Set the first plank in place on the starting line with the cut side toward the wall maintaining the expansion gap. Step 2 check for a squeaky floor.

Most diyers can complete laminate floor installation in one day. Luxury rigid core spc installation instructions. Score the first row of planks. When ordering hardwood flooring allow 10 15 percent extra for irregular boards and any cutting mistake.

Solid hardwood shaw does not make any specific recommendations except that it should be a pneumatic hardwood nailer 2 cleated nails or use a pneumatic hardwood stapler 1 2 crown 1 1 2 long staples. Engineered hardwood guide to choosing a hardwood floor 10 things to know about hardwood installation how to clean hardwood room inspiration guide. You can install hardwood flooring over existing solid hardwood flooring or a wood subfloor that s at least 3 4 thick. Planks can be cut with a hand saw circular saw or flooring cutter and most laminate flooring comes in planks that simply snap together with a tongue.

Score and cut the tongue off the first row of vinyl planks using a utility knife. For instance solid hardwood flooring is typically nailed down during installation while tongue and groove engineered flooring is usually clicked together or completely glued down.