Practical Methods for Effortless Floor Installation
If you’re drawn to the timeless appeal of wood floors, you’re in good company. Not only do they offer warmth and elegance to any room, but with a little know-how, they can also be straightforward to install. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional contractor, follow these three key steps on how to install wood flooring and ensure it looks superb and stands the test of time:
Preparation: Getting Ready for Installation
The success of your wood flooring installation project largely depends on the preparation of your subfloor. It must be clean, dry, and level. Use a long level to identify dips or bumps and fill them with an appropriate compound if necessary. Additionally, acclimating your wood planks to the room by unwrapping them and allowing them to sit in the space for several days before installation is crucial in preventing future warping or gapping caused by expansions or contractions.
Laying Out Your First Rows
Bearing in mind that wood floors can expand and contract over time, it’s important to leave a small gap between the walls and flooring. Begin installation from the longest, most visible wall and work out towards the other side of the room, carefully placing each board’s groove side against the wall. Boards should be staggered at least 6 inches from row to row for a natural look-this also structurally stabilizes your floor.
Securing Planks and Finishing Touches
With tongue-and-groove planks, gently tap planks into place and secure them with a pneumatic flooring nailer or stapler at an angle through the tongue part, and not through the surface of the board, to conceal fasteners effectively. As you approach finishing your installation process near walls or around fixtures where using power tools becomes impractical, you may need to manually affix these last pieces with a hammer and nail set.
Enhance Your Home with the Warmth of Wood Floors
The charm that wood floors bring can redefine your living space with an air of sophistication that only natural materials can offer. Next Level Construction JVM takes pride in providing expert advice and precision-based installation services for homeowners looking to elevate their interiors. Ready for beautiful new floors in [ln,? Give us a call at (914) 201-1389 for your installation needs – quality service guaranteed.