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Mannington, Kӓhrs, Somerset—all wonderful hardwood flooring brands that offer DIY-friendly installation. If you’re looking for an affordable and fulfilling way to upgrade your home, this is it! That being said, DIY flooring installation isn’t something to rush into, as we covered in our blog “How to Prep for DIY Flooring Installation.” This is especially true when it comes to prefinished hardwood flooring, as it’s quite the investment. You want to ensure you’ll get the job done right!
Half of a good flooring installation job is in the tools, and E Hardwoods & Flooring is here to help you find just the ones you need. Below, you’ll discover a few hardwood flooring installation essentials that you should never begin a project without.
Many solid hardwood flooring brands feature a “glue-down” installation method, wherein you glue the planks down to the subfloor beneath with specially designed adhesive. You must use stuff specifically designed for flooring, as it ensures a tough hold and high levels of workability.
But not all flooring adhesives are created equally. Certain substances work better for certain flooring installations over others. Check out our blog on the subject, “Selecting the Right Adhesive for Your DIY Flooring Project,” for more information on this tool and how to use it. It’s a smidgen more complicated than slathering the stuff on and slapping boards down!
No, not a hand saw—if you want to get this job done in any reasonable length of time, you’ll need to break out the power tools. How much you rely on your saws, however, as well as the types you need, will depend on your personal project. Jigsaws, for example, are good for cutting intricate lines and corners, but they might not be needed heavily for a regularly shaped room.
A particular type of saw you probably will need to have for any job, though, is a miter saw. This device allows you to cut boards widthwise, shortening them up to fit the dimensions of your room. Though it looks quite intimidating and tends to be loud, it’s actually quite a simple machine to use once you get the hang of it.
Yes, it’s actually oftentimes shaped like a triangle—weird name, we know! But a carpenter’s square is nonetheless an essential part of a quality solid hardwood flooring installation job. It’s sturdy and perfectly angled, allowing you to mark straight lines and precise ninety-degree angles on each board, which is essential if you want the finished product to look professional.
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