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If your floors have high and low spots that are not a structural problem, you’ll want to level out these areas before you lay your flooring. Start by making sure your wood subfloor is securely fastened to the joists. Use a long straight edge, like a long level or a straight pipe, and mark out … Read more
A subfloor is the structural layer that is attached to the floor joists below and finished flooring attaches directly on top. Standard A/C grade plywood (smooth on one side, rough on the other) can be used for subfloors but it is more common to use tongue-and-groove sheets that fit together to reduce movement and squeaks. … Read more
Figuring out the quantity of flooring you need requires a bit of math and the first step is to measure your room. Measure width and length and factor in all floorspace including closets, nooks and bump-outs. Multiply these numbers together and round up to give you the square footage of your room. If you are … Read more