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Tools to get the job done

With the right tools and equipment, your flooring installation project will go a lot smoother and finish faster. Always read the manufacturer tool recommendations when you are planning your project and make sure you have everything you need before you start. Below is a list of common tools that you’ll need for any wood flooring … Read more

How to level a subfloor

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

What lies beneath

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