You can do the installing of wood floors all by yourself by reading this article, and following these simple steps. So read on and get that perfect look without paying any installation charges.
Instructions:
Things you will need:
• Hammer
• Chalk
• Table Saw
• Nail gun
• Tapping block
• Miter Saw
• Angle Nails
The best part about doing the installation yourself is that it is inexpensive and each time you look at the floor there is sense of satisfaction that you did it all by yourself by following these simple steps.
Step one
Understand the quality of wood
First and foremost is to understand that kind of wood and you want to invest in. Hardwood is available in stripes, parquet and planks and these are priced according to their grades. The grade of the wood is decided by the part of the tree it has been obtained from, and the way it has been cut, the grain and color the wood is also based on this. Always purchase a wood that would that would compliment your space and your taste.
Step two
Contraction and expansion of wood
Once the wood has been delivered store in the hose for a few days so that it can expand and contract according to the humidity and temperature of the space.
Step three
Remove the old stuff well
Remove the old flooring, level the sub floor by using a self leveling flooring system. You can pour this self leveling liquid on the part of the floor that dips, the liquid will dry up to give a leveled floor. Also remove nails and tack from the floor.
Step four
Felting
You can roll roofing felt on the sub floor to prevent any water damage and also to prevent any damp or leakage from showing on the floor
Step five
Start with the longest
Start with the longest and the straightest wall and lay the first few planks perfectly straight across the room and nail them using a finish nailer, or wood floor nailer to keep the boards straight. Also the floor boards should be perpendicular to the joist under the sub floor.
Step six
Arranging
First arrange the boards on the floor before finally nailing them, this way you can follow the shade and the grain pattern to obtain a beautiful hardwood floor. Be tactful while laying the floor, use the defected boards on less conspicuous areas like sides of the wall.
Step seven
Nailing and firming
Space the nails 5-8'' apart and use a minimum of 4-5 nails on each board. Also keep checking the alignment of the boards with the help of a set square.
Step eight
Finishes for durability
Once the hardwood flooring has been installed, one can give finishes to make it durable and provide shine to the floor. You can apply a stain to achieve a particular color and then proceed with a coat of polyurethane or varnish or even wax which will act as a protective layer and also give shine to it.
Tips and suggestions:
Use a chalk to do the markings and always leave gap of 1/4" from the wall before installing, as wood has a tendency to expand. The gaps can be filled with wood trims later to get a perfect wood floor.
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