Floor Floorboard
Fitting real wood floor?
I've bought real wood oak finished floor to lay downstairs (concrete floor) and upstairs (floorboards).
What's the best way to fit it (so many different ways)?
Please help me.
The floor is proper real wood, not engineeered wood. I also bought some underlay (made from recycled cardboard). Can I use glue with the underlay or I would have to nail it?
First of all, make sure you have the proper tools. You'll need a miter saw, a table saw, a jig saw, a good tape measure, a scriber (a compass that is used to draw circles works great for this), a flat bar to remove the base upstairs, a drill, hammer, and nail sets or nail guns to replace the trim. Next comes the old adage, "measure twice, cut once". If you are at all not sure, measure 3 times. It's frustrating as heck when you have to cut the same piece multiple times. although you will be renting the nailer, don't be so conscious of the clock that you rush. Take your time, it will make a huge difference in the results. Be sure that you bring the wood in the house and store it in he area where it will be installed for at least a week. This will allow it to acclimate. The guy (pro) who did my mom's floor brought it in one day and installed it the next. The floor has gaps you can drive a truck through. Good luck. This can be a rewarding project.
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