okay i have some really exotic wood milled into 2 by 4s. Lychee wood from hawaii and also indonesia and china. I have milled these into 2 by 4s now i have to Tongue and groove 3500 sq ft of 2 by 4's . and advice on tongue and grroving the ends to fit together when i put the planks down.
2007-01-15 07:15:03 · 5 answers · asked by miller4000 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
should I place the planks over the cork and subfloor before I frame up the walls?
2007-01-15 07:17:17 · update #1
inner walls I meant to ask
2007-01-15 07:18:01 · update #2
now I have installed hardwood flooring before. this is just reallt unique and I have never milled my own flooring before.
2007-01-15 07:21:36 · update #3
putting the floor in as one solid deck before framing up any of the interior walls in the house?
2007-01-15 07:22:41 · update #4
yes with a planer and then sand it to 1200 grit after it is laid down right
2007-01-15 07:24:50 · update #5
thats interesting. this is a totally different concept as after the interior walls go in there will be a protective cover placed over the floor until all painting and drywall is done.
2007-01-15 07:27:22 · update #6
the flooring will be sanded to 600 grit initially and then when everything is done it will be taken to 1200 grit. Lychee is about 6 times as hard as red oak so it should be pretty tough
2007-01-15 07:30:00 · update #7
NOOOOOO YOUUU DOn't
How could you think of installing your own flooring that you've spent so much money on already?? It's tricky work, you'll ruin several precious pieces just to practise. Hire a professional.
2007-01-15 07:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frame your walls first and put up your drywall. Then after painting and everything place your flooring. Your baseboards will cover the rough ends at the walls, but DO NOT place your flooring before you paint and place any room fixtures.
You will end up with damage to a floor that is not necessary. Just be careful in placing it.
2007-01-15 07:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by norwooddrafting 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your putting base molding up it doesnt matter, get the wood milled right enen know it will be sanded, because you are going to have over board.Meaning some boards will stick up higher than others so it has to be sanded flat.
2007-01-15 07:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get installation tips from this site
2007-01-16 08:23:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good for u for wanting to do it yourself.. but i would seek a proffessional opinion on how to do it best.
2007-01-15 07:24:33 · answer #5 · answered by kute_regina_gal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋