| The
proper installation of hardwood floors doesn't stop with
installing the boards themselves. Another major
importance would be the trim work that is needed to
compliment the installation. Unfortunately I've seen far
too many good installations that turned out poorly due
to the threshold or trim pieces that were placed after
the floor had been laid. I've mentioned several methods
in finding the right professional and one is the
importance of moisture testing but the finishing touches
are just as important and can make a considerable
difference.
When
installing trim or thresholds that actually rest on the
subfloor, preferences call for trying to avoid nailing
because of unsightly nail holes that will have to be
filled. Options include using using 18 gauge nails with
a pneumatic nail gun if a wood subfloor is present. Also
called wire nails, they barely leave an entry hole
caused by the nailing. Liquid nail or other urethane
type glues can also be used in lieu of nails and are
used frequently for trim installation on concrete.
Quarter round on the other hand will most likely have to
be nailed at all times to keep a tight fit against the
baseboard; glue cannot hold as effectively.
The
Door Casings
Door
casings should be trimmed with the use of a jamb saw,
often called an undercut saw. |
