Nailing Hardwood Floors Against Wall

Rip cuts are those made down the length of.

Nailing hardwood floors against wall.

Asphalt paper or red rosin paper over the sub floor lapped 2 4 at seams. Keep in place until you have four to five rows installed then they can be removed. Cut some small wedges from wood scraps on the miter saw and insert between the first course and the wall or baseboard. Mark the locations of joists on perimeter walls so that the starting runs and finishing runs which require face nailing can be nailed into joists.

This helps prevent moisture from below and helps prevent squeaks in dry seasons. For all of you who like to do it yourself. When nailing do so at a 45 degree angle above the tongue. The proper way to face nail is to countersink the nails with a nail punch and fill the remaining hole with coordinating wood putty.

You will surprise yourself in. Why do i have them. Rip a solid wood floor plank so it fits into the open spot along the wall. Just think positive and don t be afraid to do something you ve never done before.

Chuck a 3 16 inch bit into a power drill. Staple down 15 lb.