How To Install A Floating Wood Floor
Pre finished hardwood flooring comes in different sizes thicknesses lengths colors and designs.
How to install a floating wood floor. Engineered wood flooring offers the timeless look of hardwood but is perfect for basements and other areas where moisture can be an issue. Watch more home repair diy videos. To learn how to do this watch prepping plywood subfloors.
Trim the door casings photo by kolin smith. How to install floating floor 1. Which you choose depends largely on personal preference.
Wood floor installation requires a level subfloor and that your hardwood flooring is acclimated to the room s humidity and temperature according to the manufacturer s guidelines. 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. Some common finishes and wood options include oak cherry maple and walnut.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select. Follow these steps to install an engineered wood floor in your home.