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How to install nail down hardwood floors.
Hardwood floors are durable beautiful and a great diy project.
Here s how to install flooring using the staple down method.
Begin with the first row pre drilling holes.
Fill nailed areas with appropriate colored wood filler to match the flooring.
Learn how to install solid hardwood flooring with a few simple tools.
This will keep your very first rows straight where wall prevents the use of the floor nail gun.
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When it s waterproof it s worry proof.
Option 1 face nail using finish nails then angle nail the first few rows of boards you install.
It follows the same method as staple down installation but you use a wood flooring cleat rather than a stapler.
Secure the end board with 1 long finishing nails by driving the nails until the heads are just above the board then sink the nails with a nail set.
Option 2 face nail using electric brand nail gun or finish nail gun the first few rows of boards you install.
If you re installing engineered hardwood floors please refer to the staple down instructions.
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