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?