How to Install Wooden Flooring – Solid wooden floors are fairly easy to install provided you have all the equipment. On the other hand you can always rely on a specialist who has done this type of work for many years. I recommend you contact Wooden Oiled Floors, the experts in Hardwood Engineered Flooring for a quotation if you do not have the knowledge or confidence for such an undertaking.
The three commonly used methods are as follows ;
Using Nails and Hammer
First there is preparation involved. There should be a concrete screed floated first. Wooden flooring should never be installed above bare earth because of the potential problems from damp uprising, mildew and insect infestation. Sturdy timber batons need to be installed floating above the concrete screed correctly to hold the timber flooring in place. All timber batons need to flush and level for a neat installation. The wooden flooring is then nailed down neatly at the tongue to the batons. Consult with your local hardware specialists regarding the right type of nails. You want them to last a lifetime. The floor needs a mild amount of ventilation to maintain a dry state. This method is the old traditional method and is highly sought after.
Glue Method
This is one of the fastest ways to install a wooden floor. You will not need wooden battens which saved on expenditure and time. The effect is practically the same. The floor is less noisy and has very little spring in the floor when you walk on it. The Engineered Wooden Flooring is glued directly to a prepared concrete screed. If you have an existing concrete floor, make sure the surface has been prepared and is clear of old tiles, glue etc. Also make sure the floor is level. Your finish will be determined by how level the screed is. this method is best for newly built homes or where the finish floor level is not low enough to opt for the nailed down method.
Floating Method
This is typically how most new wooden flooring is installed. The planks are glued at the tongue and groove without being glued directly to the floor. A small gap is left on all sides to allow for movement due to heat expansion. A skirting board is installed around the edges to cover the gaps. It looks very professional and is easy to pick up if you choose to take the flooring with you should you decide to move premises.