A floating floor is simply a floor that does not need to be nailed or glued to the floor underneath it.
How to instal floating hardwood floor.
Installation prices vary depending on the type of wood you choose.
Depending upon your selections the total cost for hardwood floor installation including labor and materials can average up to 4 to 6 per square foot.
How to install floating floor 1.
Before installing a floating engineered hardwood floor follow the same preparation steps mentioned above including underlayment and laying out spacers to maintain the expansion gap specified by the manufacturer.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select.
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.
Trim the door casings photo by kolin smith.
Hardwood flooring can also be repaired and refinished unlike other flooring types.
Use a flush cut dovetail saw to trim the bottom of the casing at all doorways so that the flooring will slide underneath.
Engineered wood floors are easy to install and resistant to moisture making them a great alternative to traditional hardwood floors.