How Do You Install A Prefinished Hardwood Floor?
Want a great way to increase the value of your home? Install a hardwood floor! The following steps will remove the doubt and fears you may have of taking on this task by yourself. By doing it yourself you will not only save money but have the satisfaction of looking at a floor installed by You! • Purchase a wood that will give you the right look for your space. Be prepared for delivery of a very heavy large stack of wood if you are doing more than one room. • Store the wood in the space you will be installing at least 2 weeks prior to actually starting the install. This give the wood a chance to expand and contract based on the humidity and temperature of the space. • Removal of old floor Remove the old floor down to the sub-floor. This will prevent having different “levels” of flooring across the space where you will be installing. Remove as many nails, tacks, etc. as possible for best results. • Your First Board Start by snapping a chalk line across your sub floor. Measure out from t
