On a large project the first thing to know about installing tongue and groove flooring is that installing the boards should be the last thing you do.
How to install tongue and groove flooring on a porch.
This technologically advanced flooring is highly durable and can withstand many climatic changes.
I like to install them after all the windows and doors have been set and the room has been trimmed and painted.
Installing a tongue and groove porch flooring is completely doable.
Although tongue and groove solid hardwood flooring does fit together it must still be nailed to a subfloor.
Tongue and groove porch flooring looks almost like an indoor floor but with added outdoor resistance.
When replacing a porch floor be sure to use pressure treated pine or other rot resistant wood for both the joists and flooring.
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Engineered tongue and groove planks.
This will be trimmed off after the porch decking is finally installed.
Use a flooring nailer to install the porch deck board images 3 and 4.
Make sure the tongue and groove boards fit tightly before nailing them into place.
Pro tips for installing tongue and groove flooring.
Cut the boards allowing at least a 3 inch overhang.