DIY Hardwood Floors - Weekend Tips

Listed are direct links you can find for information on how to handle do it yourself project. Folks, don't overlook the most important First Steps category. That pretty hardwood floor will not stay pretty unless those subjects are followed closely. Most of these links and others can also be found on the left side navigation or on our site map.

For those that may be intimidated by installing their own floors and rightfully so, we suggest spending some time learning why many installations fail and what to look out for when hiring a professional.

First Steps	General Installation

• Introduction. Floor Preparation • Floor Prep Wood Subfloors • Floor Prep Concrete • Moisture Testing Procedures, Tools • Acclimation Of Hardwood And Job Site • Floor Layout. Which Way To Install • Measuring	• DIY - Easy or Hard? Types • Common Sense. Be Alert • Installing Nail Down Floors • Floating Floor Installations • Glue Down Floors • Racking Hardwood Floors • Floor Filler For Cracks, Gaps

Finishing Touches	Repairs

• What Kind Of Trim Moldings? • Examples. Good & Poor Trim Installation • Coping. Returning Quarter Round Moldings • Installing Wood On Steps • Care of Wood Floors • Protecting Floors. Felt Pads and Such	• General Overview • Glue Injection Loose Boards Squeaky • Repair Floating Floors • Repair Solid Nail Down Floors • Weaving In New Hardwood • Replace Hardwood Floors. Hard?