Hardwood flooring installation is a big project but you can install solid hardwood floors yourself to save money with this step by step video.
How to install solid hardwood floor.
If you decide to tackle installation yourself we have instructions on how to lay hardwood floor like a pro.
Before we get started with how to install hardwood floors let s cover a few basics.
They are available in 3 4 inch thickness as well as low profile styles that are 5 16 to 5 8 inch thick which are a good or installing over existing flooring.
For instance solid hardwood flooring is typically nailed down during installation while tongue and groove engineered flooring is usually clicked together or completely glued down.
With no special tools you can go from subfloor to breathtaking in as little as a day.
Like unfinished hardwood floors the prefinished types typically have tongue and groove edges on all sides.
Solid wood floors should not be installed in basements or below grade.
Hardwood floors are durable beautiful and a great diy project.
Hardwood flooring is solid wood cut from the tree.
Learn how to install solid hardwood flooring with a few simple tools.