Everything you need to know to install a wood floor
Posted in install floating hardwood floor, install hardwood floor on Aug 26th, 2008
How to Install Hardwood Floor Panels With the Nail Down Method by Niv Orlian There are many ways to install a wood floor. The nail down technique of laying hardwood floors has become very popular. For those learning how to install hardwood floor, there’s no simpler or straightforward technique than the nail down [...]
Posted in install hardwood floor on Oct 28th, 2008
We are installing a hardwood floor in a garage loft apartment. The floor will be laid out on top of ply wood. Anyone have any knowledge of how to do this properly? ei nailing, price, best type etc… thank you.
It will be 3/4 inch not lam.
omg some of the advice on this 1 is down [...]
Posted in install hardwood floor on Oct 14th, 2008
the hardwood floor will be either set on top of an existing hardwood floor which would probably use laminate or engineered wood….or on the alternative take out the old floor and install new solid hardwood of 3/4 inch thickness. Regardless, I would like to know a ball park figure for either scenario. Thank You
Ballpark (varies [...]
Posted in install hardwood floor on Sep 30th, 2008
I'd like to glue down 3/4" deep x 2 1/4" wide solid oak stipe on first floor concrete slab (above grade) in my 30 year old town house. Is it possible? If so, what's the best way to do it? Should I use Moisture Vapor Barrier like Bostik MVP4? I am in PA.
You should use [...]
Posted in install hardwood floor on Sep 16th, 2008
**A friend who is helping me has an air compressor and several pneumatic nailers, but not a "specific" tongue & groove hardwood nailer. (You know the one where you hit it with the mallet…) Installing 500 Sq/ft. Can just a normal nailer be used? Advantages/Disadvantages?
You really need a flooring nailer for [...]
Posted in install hardwood floor on Sep 2nd, 2008
I am getting ready to install a hardwood floor and have never done it before. I know the basics of how it is done. I am looking for a more detailed description that explains the little details like corners, room transitions and joints
Yes you can glue down a hardwood floor if you have the correct [...]
Posted in install hardwood floor on Aug 31st, 2008
I am considering installing a real hardwood floor in a small (half bath) because it is directly off a main hall where we will be puting hardwood. Installing the hardwood floor would result in raising the toilet about half an inch. Will this pose a problem? or can I get some kind of thicker wax [...]
Posted in install hardwood floor on Aug 31st, 2008
I just bought a house.I thought I got a great deal.I could see lots of potential for this fixer upper.I could imagine how beautiful the living room would look with hardwood flooring.so we removed ratty old carpet, and the floor underneath has dips and pot holes.I am heart broken. Is there any way to even [...]