Pre drilling saves the wood from cracking and makes for an easier job.
How to install pre engineered wood flooring.
Nail down the first row for your first row face the tongue toward the center of the room pre drilling and nailing with finishing nails about 1 inch in from the wall.
The floor planks are tongue and groove style so they should slide right together.
This will keep your very first rows straight where wall prevents the use of the floor nail gun.
Option 2 face nail using electric brand nail gun or finish nail gun the first few rows of boards you install.
Getting ready to install engineered hardwood.
Manufacturers recommend that you install the planks with the tongue side against the wall and the groove side facing into the room.
Floating is just one of the methods you can use to install engineered.
Installing a nail down engineered hardwood floor step 1.
You ll learn what tools you need how to prepare your subfloor and several tips for a beautiful long lasting installation.