How To Lay Nail Down Hardwood Flooring

Solid hardwood flooring only can be installed on or above ground level with a plywood subfloor.

How to lay nail down hardwood flooring.

For tongue and groove flooring drive a nail at a 45 degree angle through the tongue then conceal it by engaging the groove of the next board. When it s waterproof it s worry proof. There are three ways to do it and the nail down method that you ll see in this video is great for wood subfloo. Durable and available in engineered and solid options hardwood flooring is available in a variety of colors and install methods.

Getting ready to install engineered hardwood. Engineered flooring can be installed above grade at grade and below grade level do not install hardwood flooring in bathrooms. If you try to nail any deeper than that without a nail set you ll. July 25 2018 7166 0 summer weekend project.

Be sure to countersink the nail drive it slightly below the surface of the wood to prevent interference in the joint. Nail down staple down glue down and floating click. December 17 2019 2513 0 bamboo. Align the edge of the board with the chalk line and drill pilot holes down through the hardwood plank and into the sub floor and joist.

Face nail each board at the point of every joist and set the nail with a nail set. Pick one that is straight. You ll need a nail set when hand nailing flooring and you should use it when the head is about 1 2 inch out. Nail down installation instructions august 8 2018 22353 0 weekend flooring project.