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How to Install Wooden Flooring

By Evette Garside @evette77

Wooden flooring seems to have recently taken over the need for carpet in many modern homes. Wood flooring provides a much more modern feel to homes, it's also usually much easier to clean and remove stains than carpets too.

Home improvement flooring projects are not extremely hard when someone wants to install new flooring . With a bit of focus and patience to detail, any person can install a charming new wooden floor in their home and make any room look like innovative and fresh. Because a lot of people tend to look down when go into a room, they will quickly notice the difference and think that you did a full renovation instead of just improving the floor.

How to install Wooden Flooring
How to install Wooden Flooring

The rooms where wood and laminate floors are most generally found are the kitchen, baby rooms/nurseries and bathroom, however many people are nowadays opting for wood floor over carpet for most rooms in their home these days. In fact there isn't really anywhere in the home where it cannot be installed. It's even found on some staircases but this is a much more difficult job and is probably best being done with the help of a professional floor fitter. Before starting, it is vital to prep the area by removing any obstacles such as the pedestal sink or toilet. Also, it is vital to get rid of the trim from around the doors. This may sound like a problem, but it is much simpler than trying to cut around it.

The flooring will need to be cut to in shape the room and the top way to do that is by making a paper template of the area. Begin by taping heavy paper to the floor and cutting out gaps where the toilet, sink and any pipes will need to go. Draw a line around the outer edge and cut it before using the paper to support cut the floor to the right shape.

Once the floor is cut, it is time to place it. It is very vital to ensure that the adhesive is spread lightly on the floor. Also, be alert of the open time as it is point out on the packaging for the adhesive (if required) . This is the amount of time that should pass between expanding the adhesive and laying down the floor and it is vital because laying it down too soon could emerge bubbles to form.

How to install Wooden Flooring
How to install Wooden Flooring

Once the floor has been located down, only a few details need to be taken care of. First, reinstall any item that was removed such as the toilet. It is very important to get a longer toilet tank water supply tube. This seal around the toilet and bathtub and the fresh floor is all set.

Home improvement flooring projects need focus to details but they are not hard. From starting to end, a new and original wooden or laminate floor can be installed in 2 or 3 days. Just be sure to cut the template rightly and follow directions on the adhesive for a charming new floor.


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