I am thinking about doing it myself but my sister ect say you have to hire someone.I am not sure i have to.
2007-07-20 18:27:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Most hardwood flooring goes for $3-4 per sqft. while installation will run you an additional $5 per sqft. Sit in on one of the Saturday seminars at Home Depot or grab a book on do it yourself flooring tips for around $10. It's not as hard as people make it out to be and with a little confidence in your own abilities you can save over 50% vs. professional installation.
2007-07-20 18:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether you're installing a real plank or laminated floor you really need to have some good carpentry skills and the right equipment to do the job. Honestly, if none of the above are applicable I strongly suggest that you hire a pro or get one to help you.
2007-07-20 21:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
relies upon on the locking or tongue and groove equipment on the engineered flooring. The floating floor from laminate has a equipment that locks the boards at the same time. a typical t&g floor will buckle with moisture/humidity differences whilst put in tightly devoid of nails. The circulation of the timber once you walk on it is going to reason separation in a loose or floating t&g floor singe the grooves are actually not locking. possibly a bad thought for the long-term. sturdy success nonetheless.
2016-11-10 00:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are asking the question then i would say hire someone the cost of the wood flooring would be hard to swallow if you messed it up. I have done it but it was a pain and I wished halfway through it i would have hired someone.
2007-07-20 18:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOOOOOOO dont do it your self im telling you you need som1 professional bcuz if the floor keeps on getting the woods will seperate is what i heard but do nottttt use glue for the floor they will not last. this is wat u use staple themand they will last longer than any1z life.if your handy enough maybe you can try 3 or 4 woods and see how u did but if u didnt do it right and doesnt look good then u just need a pro to handle it.trust its worth it for a lifetime who cares what u have to pay.90 percent of my house have wooden floors and they look just beutiful im glab u have good house taste picking wood 4 your floors.good luck brother!!!!!!!!
2007-07-20 18:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It is actually pretty easy. You will pay twice as much getting someone to install it for you too. It is a matter of, making sure your wood was properly acclimated to your house, prepping the surface your wood will be laying on, and knocking them tightly together.
2007-07-20 18:36:46 · answer #6 · answered by MJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive tried DIY at home. Its tedious. If you have the time and patience go for it. But i recommend a professional because its going to be there for a long time and you might want it to look and feel good.
2007-07-20 18:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by mach5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on how handy you are. Personally I would hire someone. But my brother did his own and it looks good.
2007-07-20 18:31:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do it your self. They came with instructions and if you are having trouble then just go to home depot on the Internet, they have step by step instructions.
2007-07-20 18:47:13 · answer #9 · answered by Glenda R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to hire anybody. If you want to give it a try then do it. good luck.
2007-07-20 18:30:39 · answer #10 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋