Proper Installation of Hardwood Floors

Proper installation of hardwood floors is as important as the grade of the wood itself. Every aspect of the installation should be taken into consideration from the length of the nails to the moisture level. The installation can be a pain staking process and many professionals are for hire for the job. However, though there are many pro out there, you still need to know the basics to know if your dream floors are being installed properly.

Hardwood floors today are being treated and coated with chemical coating for protection but still before the installation you need to let it stand a for few days in your garage or storage room to let the wood adjust to the humidity for the exact measurements and make sure that the boards are of the same thickness.

Tools and materials

Staples and pneumatic nail guns are the most important tool that is needed. Make sure that the cleat nails are indicated for the use of that nail guns that you have. When installing a Dallas hardwood floors the nails shouldn’t be too tight to prevent squeaking and allow natural expansion of the wood, it shouldn’t be too loose either, just right to hold in place. A mallet is also necessary to the proper fitting of the boards.

Sub-layer

Sub layers are important to prevent squeaking and spongy feel for your floors. It also serves as a holder for the nails and staples. Commonly asphalt felt and plywood is used for the sub-layer. In some projects the previous wooden floors are the sub-layer, just be sure to that there are no squeaking sounds and major damages otherwise the sound will penetrate the new floor.

Measurements

Correct measurements are vital for the optimum appearance; make sure that you measure them properly according to the dimension of the room.

Installation

The installation process is a repetitive task; boards should be laid out properly one by one and should be nailed at a 45 degree angle and mallet the next board in place before nailing. Avoid errors when nailing to prevent possible cracks and dents in the boards.
You can lay out various lengths of the boards to make a distinct pattern, just make sure you measure them properly. The adjacent boards should create a V-joint that is not too deep to prevent moisture and dust from collecting inside.

Now that you know the critical steps, you get grab your first hardwood board start and start installing or guide your help then - brag about your floor.