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Do you install tile or hardwood first?
I have done this and I always have the hardwood installed first. Then I install the ceramic tile. To protect the hardwood floor from getting grout or glue on it I cover the hardwood floor with a soft cover (to prevent scratches) and tape it down. Then place a plastic cover over the hardwood. Then I can install the ceramic tile at the edge of the hardwood creating hardly or no seem and level with the hardwood. When its done it looks beautiful.I would install the tile first , that way you don't risk getting glue or grout on your hardwood.
How to install hardwood floors?
The DIY network offers instructions for you. You can find them through this link, http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-install-a-hardwood-floor/index.html.
Where can one find tips on how to install hardwood floor?
One is able to find tips on how to install hardwood flour at several different online places such as the following: Wiki How, Hardwood Installing, and Wikipedia.
What is the process of a hardwood floor installation?
To install hardwood, first you need a bare floor, then you install the lined paper barrier, then you nail in the hardwood strips, sand it down, and then add a finish such as poly.
Where can I purchase hardwood flooring?
Hardwood flooring can be purchased from a number of retailers. If you wish to install it yourself, you could try checking out Home Depot or Lowe's, or you can have a professional install it for you....there are a few companies I have seen on tv which will install flooring for you.
Add Class to Your Floors With Hardwood?
If you are planning to renovate your home in the near future, consider hardwood flooring to give your house an earthy and classy feel. Hardwood can give your home a classic ambience that carpet can't compete with. There are pros and cons to installing hardwood floors in your home. Make sure not to install hardwood in bathrooms or basements. Wood flooring can be very sensitive to moisture. When you do install hardwood floor, make sure to use an effective moisture protection. If you decide to install hardwood floors in your home yourself, consider installing prefinished hardwood. Going this route can save you lots of extra time and work staining, sanding, and finishing your hardwood.
How do you install finished hardwood oak floor?
See attached link for an easy how to install wood flooring guide.
Can we install hardwood flooring in the basement?
Yes, but only if the flooring is engineered hardwood. Solid hardwood floors should not be installed below grade due to excessive moisture that will cause them to contract and expand.
How much does 1000 square feet of hardwood flooring cost to install?
200000
Can you install hardwood flooring over laminate flooring?
No, laminate is floating type of floor installed over an insulation pad. Hardwood floor has to be nailed, stapled or glued to the subfloor. If you do manage to install hardwood on top of laminate sooner or later your Laminate floor will expand due to high temperature or humidity and it will create gaps between hardwood planks.
Which varieties of hardwood flooring does Lumber Liquidators sell?
We would like to install new flooring in our house. What types of hardwood flooring are available from Lumber Liquidators?
Should I install my own hardwood floors?
Installing hard wood floors can be extremely tedious. I would recommend having someone install them for you.
