How To Lay Snap Together Wood Flooring

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How to lay snap together wood flooring.

It snaps together by lining up the planks at an angle and then flattening out the row being installed image 2. This will prevent damage to the tongue or groove from the hammer. This will prevent damage to the tongue or groove with the hammer image 3. To save the edges of the flooring boards use a tapping block or rubber mallet to tap adjoining rows together image 1.

Face nail each board at the point of every joist and set the nail with a nail set. Cut the last piece to length. Begin by selecting a long board to start the first row. To save the edges of the flooring boards use a piece of scrap wood to tap adjoining rows together.

Pick one that is straight. How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner. Begin the first row of flooring by placing the planks with the tongue side facing the wall. Snap this piece into the first row.

It snaps together by lining up at an angle and then flattening out the row being installed. Continue until you reach the last piece. Align the edge of the board with the chalk line and drill pilot holes down through the hardwood plank and into the sub floor and joist. When you come to the end of the first row cut the length of plank needed to complete the row.

Installing click together flooring or click lock hardwood flooring is an easy way to get a wood look floor without forking out the big bucks. Install the second plank next to the first by aligning the tongue into the groove and press the plank down to snap it in place. Place the tapping block against the end of the floor piece and tap it with a hammer to close the gap.