How To Install Herringbone Wood Floors

Run a bead of wood glue in the groove along one side of the herringbone field and insert a long spline then tap the spline in place.

How to install herringbone wood floors.

We used 1 inch walnut. Step 19 nail the border pieces photo by wendell t. Of course there are also before images a video my design reasoning and our plan of attack for finishing the remainder of the flooring. Now install a decorative accent piece to define the edge of the field.

Then use the nailer to install the apron strips around the border. This post is sponsored by lowe s. Click through for the complete tutorial on how to install herringbone hardwood flooring. From straight lay strip to parquet herringbone and more these articles offer the 411 on wood floor installation.

According to emily s contractor you can expect to pay 30 more in labor costs to install the herringbone pattern and around 1 40 to 4 00 per square foot to stain sand and seal the floors if you purchase unfinished wood. Emily henderson recently installed herringbone wood floors in her southern california home that she is remodeling with her hubby. All content ideas and words are my own. Use the router to create grooves around all four sides of the flooring and then use wood glue to attach flooring splines inside each groove.

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