Need information on laying hardwood floors? Dont have clue! Is it difficult?

Answer 1

you can get the best guide available for installation in ANY kind of condition, or ANY kind of floors here

http://www.floorsincalifornia.com/california_hardwood_sales/install_guide_1.html

if you need to refinish the floors go here

http://www.floorsincalifornia.com/index.html

good luck!

Answer 2

Okay, if you are serious, and you need info., search the web. Try www.hgtv.com. www.diy.net and first www.ikea.com. IKEA has the best low cost floors.

Now, do you really mean "hardwood" or do you mean hardwood like? I installed, laminate floors that look awesome! I really wanted hardwood, and had to be convinced that the laminate would look just as good. If you go to the store, IKEA, Lumber Liquidators, Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. you can see how awesome the laminates look now a days. Then look on one of the above sites or Bob Villa.com and read the instructions on installing real hardwood.

Once you see all the work you have to do, vs. the look of laminate, you will probably go for laminate. I got my floors on sell at ikea for .69 cents a sq. ft, and they look INCREDIBLE. Email for pics. Its the easiest thing in the world if you have the proper tools.

Laminates offer a huge variety of styles, colors, etc.

Answer 3

Read the manufacturer's instructions thoroughly and follow them. They are included in every 5th box of wood.

Basics: 3/4" hardwood on an above grade substrate.
Allow wood to acclimate to the area for at least 48-72 hours prior to install. Install red rosin paper first, using a nail gun, and proper nails, nail down through the tongue and into the sub floor, attach next board using a tapping block, stagger your joints and leave a quarter inch expansion gap around the perimeter of the floor and cover with quarter round.
It will be time consuming and will require some equipment.
Remember measure twice cut once.

Good luck with your project.

Jen

Answer 4

It depends what kind. Putting down unfinished, full thickness hardwood, sanding and finishing is a lot of hard work. Snap-together laminate is a cinch.

Answer 5

It isn't that it's hard it's just time consuming. You need the boards, wood floor glue, sand paper, tape measure and a level. Along with a hammer and tack nails.

Answer 6

Can't be. My neighbor did it. A lot easier if you use the refinished ones.

Answer 7

umm home depot sell a movie on it