2007-07-09 12:16:49 · 8 answers · asked by Jamie S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
you do need to check the moisture in the subfloor. usually if there;s not any dampness under your house then you'll be ok. it also depends on if you are going to install 3/4 inch thick solid wood or if you're going to install some type of laminate flooring.its always best to start on an outside wall because they are usuall the straightiest. if your installing solid wood flooring you would have to rent or buy a few costly tools and make sure that you run cross ways of the floor joist. if installing laminate then you can install it in any direction and is easier to do your self but still need a few special tools to do a good job.so it depends on how handy you are . might be better to hire it done.
2007-07-09 19:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by floor.refinisher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not as simple as you may think. Have you evaluated all of the areas where you plan to lay down the hardwood floors? Because many projects can lead into a domino effect where you experience a problem in one area and before you know the chain reaction kicks in with problems everywhere.
Where to start? I would have to say the room that needs it the most. This way if you get bored of this tedious task you will at least have this room done and not to worry about the rest. Can you afford professionals to lay it down for you? It would be a lot faster and probably neater. Check referrences first.
2007-07-09 19:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by Coqui 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my dad put hardwoods down on like 1/2 the house last year and i watched. he started in the closets and then when throughout the whole room. when he got to the threshhold he started the opposite way down the hall. my dad is really amazing with things like this, so im not sure how hard it would be for an average person. and i hope that wasn't confuesing. but good luck! the difference it made in our house was amazing! we love them and you're family probably will too!
2007-07-09 19:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head to a Home Depot or Loews or similar business. Ask for an estimate. They will measure (for a small charge) and then give you a price for your space. If you have never done this type of work, don't attempt it without a professional. It's too costly a mistake.
2007-07-09 20:12:44 · answer #4 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first place to start is with a moisture meter to see if your
substrate has a moisture problem. don't let any one tell you that this is not needed!!!!! b it is the first thing you shoud do when considering a very expensive, labor intensive project.
there are products that can be used to seal floors if you have a moisture problem. check with a flooring pro...not some fly by night
2007-07-09 19:37:56 · answer #5 · answered by limabeansmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the flooring store. Pick out the flooring that you want and ask how much to install.
2007-07-09 19:54:43 · answer #6 · answered by Tim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the left hand side ,of the furtherest wall,
running towards your door frame s
2007-07-09 19:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read this.
http://www.ehow.com/how_15085_lay-new-hardwood.html
2007-07-09 19:42:51 · answer #8 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋