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You want to stagger the seams not only for aesthetics but also the seam is the weakest point on the board. So if you are laying 3/4" tongue and groove wood you want to make all seams at least 8" apart for better structural integrity and reduced stress. Seams also should not meet for 3 boards on either side. For floating wood or laminate applications it should be 15" apart.
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When installing a plywood subfloor what must you do to the floor end joints?
Stagger them
Should you stagger laminate flooring when installing?
I would. Laminate flooring has many of the same patterns. If you don't stagger, it can give your floor a uniform look which many will agree doesn't look as good.
Can you replace a tile floor with wood laminates withouth removing tile?
If you are installing a floating laminate floor, you can easily put it right over the tile.
What are the release dates for Ask This Old House - 2002 Refinishing with Spray Paint Installing a Pre-Finished Wood Floor 10-26?
Ask This Old House - 2002 Refinishing with Spray Paint Installing a Pre-Finished Wood Floor 10-26 was released on: USA: 31 March 2012
Is it necessary to prime plywood floor before installing ceramic tiles?
Ceramic tiles are normally laid on a cement base. If the floor has any flexibility at all, the tiles will wind up cracking. But if you do have to install tiles on top of wood, then yes, the wood has to be sealed because the grout is mixed with water, which can damage unsealed wood.
How do you install a floating wood flooring on concrete?
When installing a floating wood floor it is important to prepare the floor for instillation. It is important to snap a chalkline and nail guide-board, then proceed to lay the first row and complete it. Make sure to install the first plank on the second row. Continue with the last action until the floor is complete.
Which is better for the environment, a real wood floor product, or a laminate wood floor product?
A laminate wood floor product is better since it uses less actual wood that an all wood floor does.
Is installing wood floors a capital improvement?
By most accounting rules wood flooring is a cap improvement, if it is a replacement floor there may be a depreciation schedule offset to the original to consider, but likely not. At this point it is more an GAAP question
How long does vinyl floor installation take?
Depending on the size of the floor that you are replacing, installing a vinyl floor can be a weekend project. There are a number of steps to take before actually installing the floor, such as removing the original flooring, and prepping the floor for the new installation.
How expensive is wood flooring to install?
There are many variables to this answer. It depends if you are installing the wood flooring yourself or having it installed professionally. The size of the area and the type of wood. There are wood flooring companies who offers workshops on installing wood flooring. A DIY course.
When installing hard wood floors do you need a lining on the floor first?
It is a good practice to put down a sub floor first. Use 1/4" luon (Might have spelled that wrong). Glue that down liqued nails subfloor glue, and nail it down with ringshank nails. Then you can install your wood floors on top of that
What is the material in a wood gym floor?
wood
