Im installing hardwood floor for the first time. I stripped the carpet and cushion and im down to the base boards now. However theres a section towards the end thats raised. Whats the best way to smooth it out so that the hardwood will look even during the install? Will a regular floor sander do the trick?
2007-12-20 16:47:52 · 5 answers · asked by ppandya0072000 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Hi
Fozzed is right but go for the electric planer it'll be dusty whatever you use but you'll still be getting the dust up this time next year if you use a sander, even one with a dust bag.
Ray. West York's. U.K.
2007-12-20 17:04:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol I can see the $$$$ flying out the window! If you can I would suggest that you remove all the old flooring yourself. Its gonna save you several hundred dollars. We did ours, he was going to charge and extra $500 just for pulling up the carpet and vinyl and then hauling it off, we did both, and saved some money. As far as the hardwood installation, get ready to write that check! lol I'm not sure at how many square foot your looking at doing, but I had 1400 sq ft of hardwoods put down, and it cost me $2450.00! plus the cost of the hardwood. I think the standard is anywhere from $1.75 to $2.50 a sq ft. I'm not sure about the tile, but I think its about the same. I would check to see if you could find someone that does both, and let them give you a quote on doing both the hardwoods, and tile. But honestly think about doing the removal yourself, its gonna save you a good bit. And if you don't have a truck to haul it off with, you can look in the yellow pages and rent a dumpster, they'll bring it out and leave it for a few days, then pick it up all for one price. Good Luck! Ps, cost will depend on your area too.
2016-03-16 04:33:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much its raised by, need more info.
If its asudden jump then self levelling cement will fill the gap.
There is surely a reason its raised.... check that, swelling,bad joists underneath etc.
Neither planing nor sanding will get right to the edge anyway and then you have to chisel it away.
Like I said, need more info
2007-12-20 17:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by ii337 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we need why is raised? is it water damage that caused that? or maybe it could be a loose board. if its damaged i would recomend replacing the floor section and getting a new one if its not damage it could be a nail poping out. screw it to the joist and it will get even. floor installers always sand it before installing new wood.
2007-12-20 17:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by sonochino 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for hardwood i should think it would be easier with an industrial which you can hire,or an electric plane.
2007-12-20 16:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by fozz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the way you say it you are putting the hardwood floor on top of the existing floor .....this wil cause a step in the floor at doorways ..not a good idea
2007-12-20 18:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋