Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.
How to lay down a floating wood floor.
Use a flush cut dovetail saw to trim the bottom of the casing at all doorways so that the flooring will slide underneath.
It can be installed over any other tightly bonded flooring making it ideal for retrofits.
Installing laminate flooring is a snap literally.
How to install floating floor 1.
Nail down staple down glue down and floating click.
Lay moisture barrier thoroughly clean the subfloor so that there is no debris on the floor and that it is flat and smooth.
Engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an issue.
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.
Directly onto the subfloor lay down a layer of plastic sheeting to create a moisture barrier.
How to install laminate flooring.
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.
Durable and available in engineered and solid options hardwood flooring is available in a variety of colors and install methods.