Join the ends of the boards over a floor joist where possible avoiding joints that form an h.
Installing hardwood floors on carpet.
Typically used for engineereed hardwood staple down installation works well with 3 8 5 8 inch flooring.
Keep joints that line up at least two rows apart.
Measure the length and width of the room and multiply them together.
Install hardwood floors perpendicular to the floor joists parallel to the longest wall leaving a inch expansion gap around the perimeter.
Here s how to install flooring using the staple down method.
To learn how to do this watch prepping plywood subfloors.
Maintenance is easy for a pre finished hardwood floor keep grit off of the surface by sweeping regularly and use a flooring cleaning kit alcohol based and spray on and wipe off with a damp cloth.
Next using your hammer insert a nail 1 inch from the wall and about every 4 inches along the board.
Wood floor installation requires a level subfloor and that your hardwood flooring is acclimated to the room s humidity and temperature according to the manufacturer s guidelines.
Hardwood floors also help cut down on dust mites.