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Installing a floating floor
Manufactured entirely from natural wood products, laminated
wood floors possess the rich appearance of hardwood floors.
They can be installed on almost any surface
Replacing wood floorboards
A damaged tongue and grooved floorboard can be replaced.
Make two parallel cuts along the entire length of the board,
about one inch from the edges with a circular saw adjusted
to the board's depth. The depth of the cut will depend on
the thickness of the board. Lift out the centre part, then
the remaining two parts by removing the diagonally planted
nails. The new board can be fitted in and glued after you
remove the lower part of its groove with a chisel. Nail in
the new board, counter-sink the nails and cover them with
putty, sand and varnish.
A
comfortable basement floor
When it comes to floor coverings, most specialists agree
that the installation of a sub floor in the basement is an
investment in comfort. Start by caulking all fissures in the
concrete floor, spread black tar paper, screw 1 x 3 x 16
inch center/center boards to the concrete and cover with
tongue and groove laminated panels for the floor surface.
Floating floors imitate hardwood
You want to enjoy the beauty of a hardwood flooring without
the expense? There is a large variety on the market of
floating floors that imitate wood more or less effectively.
They can be laid down directly over the old flooring and the
pieces are easy to fit together or glue. The only drawback,
they can't be refinished. Once damaged, they must be
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