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.

How to install pre engineered wood flooring.

Floating is just one of the methods you can use to install engineered. There are three ways to do it and the nail down method that you ll see in this video is great for wood subfloo. The floor planks are tongue and groove style so they should slide right together. Install flooring start by running one row along the longest wall of the room.

Installing a nail down engineered hardwood floor step 1. Option 1 face nail using finish nails then angle nail the first few rows of boards you install. This will keep your very first rows straight where wall prevents the use of the floor nail gun. Pre drilling saves the wood from cracking and makes for an easier job.

You ll learn what tools you need how to prepare your subfloor and several tips for a beautiful long lasting installation.