Wondering about hardwood flooring. Installation details do's and don'ts.
Basically looking for the do is and don'ts of installation. Does the
subfloor need to be perfectly level? Do you need a foam membrane
underneath it? It is not the cheap stuff it is solid oak l believe. Do you
need to nail it to the plywood subfloor? Do you need to glue then together
at the beveled edges? I am pretty sure it is not a floating floor it is
about a half inch thick with beveled edges they dont snap together though
if that helps. What about the stagger of the floor boards l notice they're not all the same length & some have different grain.Would this job be better left to a professional rather then a do it yourselfer? Can a do it yourselfer pull this off with some luck or would it just be a waste of time & wood flooring to attempt it without experience? Tongue and groove yeah. Why would you need a jack?
If you can afford it, & it is real hardwood, get a couple
estimates to install.
Floor should be as level as possible, but don't use small pieces of
plywood underneath: they will cause creaking noises. Use foam throughout.
Surface preparation is the key to any job. If the floor is obviously not
level, consider laying a new 1/4 inch plywood subfloor using ring nails
that won't lift. Under the subfloor you can build up the very unlevel areas. Avoid glue if possible, or use as little as possible, as it will work itself up & then be visible along the joints. Do not nail. They will eventually lift & cause creaking everywhere. When finished laying floor, place small blocks around edge to avoid shifting, which is unlikely anyway if you cut the pieces carefully. You want the boards staggered at different lengths & different grains will add a more natural look without unsightly lines of boards all cut to the same length. Allow 10% for waste lumber. It is not difficult but requires some time & is very satisfying.
hey matey i did it in my house laid it straight over the old
floor, no need for foam or glue, you need a floor jack so the bent wood
can be pressed together,( i made mine out of a car jack)
use a drill to drill all ur holes, use a centre puch to hide the nails.if
you dont you may split them an bend heaps of nails,,its great with diffrent
sizes an grains it looks effective, were knee pads too cause youll be on ur
knees alot, i then hired the floor polishers/sander.. i would do it again way more cheaper,,if you want to waste ur cash hire the a floor polisher to finish it to get the right shine,,.
Is it tongue and groove? I would use felt paper underneath.
You can rent a flooring gun and mallet.
Home Depot is the Best!!! They will even install it for you at
a reasonable price too. If you want to go through the process though talk
to one of the experts in that department they will give you helpful hints,
and easy to follow instructions on how to install. Good luck I would have
them do it?
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