Is it easy to lay wooden flooring through my flat.
All the rooms are pretty square ish - do i need to use a jigsaw or would a normal saw do?
Oh - and where can i get the cheapest wooden flooring? But that still looks good?
Cheers
2006-08-20 22:23:08 · 12 answers · asked by hallrobertj 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Did mine with a normal saw and got my flooring from IKEA. 2 rooms (smallest 6 square meters) including underlay and beading for £200 (and i didnt pick the cheapest flooring either).
Start from the longest wall to make it look straight.
To enlarge a room start on a wall that runs away from the window or door
To shrink a room start on the window wall
Use a laminate that is strong enough to last (if its a hallway then get hard waring, bedrooms can be cheaper laminate)
Real wood is VERY expensive, laminates can work just as well at a fraction of the price.
2006-08-20 22:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Monty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just completed some wooden flooring myself(amateur DIYer) and must admit found it quite easy and was very pleased with the results.Make sure you stagger the joints so it doesnt look odd and dont forget the 6-8mm expansion all round(the expansion gap will incorporate any out-of-squareness you might find).Panels are easy to cut and i managed with a good panel saw although you may need some method of restraining whilst cutting.Floors-to-go have a good range of flooring and accessories both cheap and more expensive but all good quality.It does pay to buy some decent underlay to get the cushion effect underfoot.Good luck!!
2006-08-20 23:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by Roodi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't go for the cheap floor as it can turn out the dearest and laminate flooring is quite easy to lay the shop assistant will tell you which underlay you need whether it is for stone floor or a wooden floor they will also sell you a kit for the job put down the underlay then lay the first row after first removing the tongue and with the groove facing out fit spacers 6-8mm between the wall and the first row use the cutting from the last board to start the next row good luck
2006-08-21 13:20:30 · answer #3 · answered by Aonarach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need power tools to do this job, but the more you have the easier it becomes. I did my hall and kitchen in no time with the aid of - compound mitre saw, band saw and jig saw, the only fiddly bit was the beading, this is usually made from hard wood so you will need to drill small pilot holes for pins/nails. Don't forget to fasten beading to wall or skirting NOT the floor.
For best buy, shop around in your own area, there is a wide variation in price and quality.
2006-08-21 00:05:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A normal saw will do, check Home Depo for wooden floor
2006-08-20 22:28:26 · answer #5 · answered by boy_jam_arch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used a jigsaw to cut my laminate panels. You are lucky to have regular size rooms by the way!
Remember to cover up the edges next to the skirting with beading strip so even if you do make a small mistake this can be covered up.
2006-08-20 22:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its really easy but you are best getting the click flooring it locks together so its tight and leaves no gaps but you really need to get spacers for the edge as you have to leave a few mm gap all around the edge for expansion..you either need to put your flooring down then replace your skirting which you would put on the top..if not you would butt it up to the skirting that you already have but then you will need beading to cover the gap that you have to leave all around the edge..good luck hope that this is a help to u
2006-08-24 11:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by doreen c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about where to pick up wood flooring cheap, but I do know that you'll probably want to rent/buy a miter saw to get the job done right. That and you'll probably want a pneumatic floor nailer too.
2006-08-20 22:29:37 · answer #8 · answered by CDTGaticaW201 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
carpet underlay is a lot thicker than laminate underlay and so compreses a lot more. the joints on laminate are pretty delicate i have found, in some place only a few mill thick. i think the joints would crack and break under strain and would just get the proper underlay! its not hat expensive and its better to just get things right from the start!
2016-03-26 23:47:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go for wooden floor panels with touunge and groove joint.
they dont need any tools to be placed in position.
they are easily demountable any time.
they come with skirting pieces too.
cheapest will be laminated wood rather than solid wood.
2006-08-20 22:30:23 · answer #10 · answered by kummu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋