How To Lay Snap Together Wood Flooring

This will prevent damage to the tongue or groove from the hammer.

How to lay snap together wood flooring.

How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner. Installing click together flooring or click lock hardwood flooring is an easy way to get a wood look floor without forking out the big bucks. Snap a scrap of flooring across the ends being joined to hold them in alignment while you tap them together. Face nail each board at the point of every joist and set the nail with a nail set.

Snap this piece into the first row. To save the edges of the flooring boards use a tapping block or rubber mallet to tap adjoining rows together image 1. When you come to the end of the first row cut the length of plank needed to complete the row. This will prevent damage to the tongue or groove with the hammer image 3.

Align the edge of the board with the chalk line and drill pilot holes down through the hardwood plank and into the sub floor and joist. Begin the first row of flooring by placing the planks with the tongue side facing the wall. Continue until you reach the last piece. Begin by selecting a long board to start the first row.

Install the second plank next to the first by aligning the tongue into the groove and press the plank down to snap it in place. Space between the next full piece of flooring and the previous piece. It snaps together by lining up at an angle and then flattening out the row being installed. To save the edges of the flooring boards use a piece of scrap wood to tap adjoining rows together.

Install the first row of flooring by starting with a full length of material and connect it end to end with another piece. See my flooring install playlist. Pick one that is straight.