How To Install Scissor Floor J

Install flooring parallel to the longest wall or focal point in the room.

How to install scissor floor j.

This crank is usually z shaped. When this crank is turned the screw turns and this raises the jack. From the bottom plate and place the foot of the tool against it. The end fits into a ring hole mounted on the end of the screw which is the object of force on the scissor jack.

Next open the arms of the scissor until its raised end can be firmly wedged against the top plate of the stud wall. Allow for a 3 8 inch gap along both walls to allow for expansion of the flooring. Measure the width of the room from this wall and divide the distance by the width of the planks. Lay a piece of cut plastic over the opposite side now and wrap it around the vertical scissor door pipe evenly.

Release the clamp keeping the other scissor door pipe out of the way and let it hang vertically near the other one. To use the scissor for plumbing a wall tack a cleat to the subfloor about 6 ft. A scissor jack is operated simply by turning a small crank that is inserted into one end of the scissor jack.