When learning how to install hardwood flooring it s important to understand that there are four basic types of installation.
How to lay down a floating wood floor.
Gauge the height of the cut by laying down a piece of foam underlayment and a piece of flooring upside down so the saw won t scratch the finish.
To learn more including how to choose the right wood or finish for your floating floor read on.
Trim the door casings photo by kolin smith.
Nail down staple down glue down and floating click.
It can be installed over any other tightly bonded flooring making it ideal for retrofits.
Use a flush cut dovetail saw to trim the bottom of the casing at all doorways so that the flooring will slide underneath.
Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.
Afterwards lay down your flooring and cut the last piece in the row to make it fit minus 5 16 of an inch to account for the spacer.
Installing laminate flooring is a snap literally.
A laminate floor is a floating floor meaning it is not fastened directly to the subfloor.
Durable and available in engineered and solid options hardwood flooring is available in a variety of colors and install methods.
How to install floating floor 1.
Engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an issue.