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Top Most-Effective Tips to Avoid Pitfalls during Hardwood Floor Installation

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Top Most-Effective Tips to Avoid Pitfalls during Hardwood Floor Installation

Refinish hardwood floors can be a challenging task for beginners. Even for some professional, it can be a bit tedious job. But if you have decided to go for Professional hardwood floor installation then follow the tip mentioned to avoid any pitfalls.  Keep reading to find out most-effective tips to follow while installing hardwood flooring.

Quick Tip: Careful planning is important to achieve master results from the hardwood floor installation.

Tips to Follow:-

  1. Examining the Subflooring: In the case where your subfloor is in poor condition then putting a hardwood floor would be a poor decision to make. You need to have al-least a certain level of subflooring (not less than 3/16’’ over a 6’ span). In case you’re having subfloor less than the required then it is recommended to use extra plywood to achieve uniformity.

 

  1. Accommodate Your Wood: An increase in moisture content in the air can easily cause wood to expand. On the other hand, less moisture causes wood to contact. This phenomenon is called a wood movement. It is therefore important for hardwood to acclimate in the space (where they will be installed). The installation without accustoming the space will result in gaps during the winter. Also, it will also possibly cause cupping during the summer.

Quick Tip: Do Not Store hardwood in a moisture rich environment.

  1. Get the First Row Strictly Straight: One of the most important aspects of installing hardwood flooring is getting the first row straight. The first crooked row will result different Hardwood floors before and after. Sometimes the exterior walls are not square so consider marking a line (inside to a wall). Also, make sure to consider the obstacles, for example, a fireplace hearth.
  2. Nails and Glues: It is possible that your flooring nail will not fit. This generally happens when laying the last board. In such cases, you need to top nail these boards.

-    Use wood glue and add a bead to the groove of the previous board

-    Use Scrap wood to securely wedge the boards

  1. Choosing between Buying or Renting the Right Tools: - It is easy to face rip cuts and other injurious while working on hardwood installation. That is why is important to have hardwood flooring installation tools. You can either buy the tool or even can rent it.

Common Required Tools List Includes:-

  1. Miter Saw
  2. Table Saw
  3. Cleat
  4. Finish Nailer
  5. Compressor
  6. Jamb Saw
  7. Chalk Line
  8. Nail Set
  9. Tape Measurer

So, these are a few common tips to follow and review again while going to install your new hardwood flooring. Following these tips will help you avoid the pitfall faced by other users will hardwood floor installation.  You can also go for service by flooring installation companies near me by Bashardwood Floor.

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