How Do You Install A Floating Wood Floor

Floating wood floors are a popular choice for DIYers because they are relatively easy to install. They are also a good option for areas that are prone to moisture, such as basements and bathrooms. Floating wood floors are not glued or nailed down to the subfloor, but instead they float on top of a layer of underlayment.

To install a floating wood floor, you will need the following tools and materials:

Floating wood floor planks
Underlayment
Moisture barrier
Tape measure
Chalk line
Circular saw
Pry bar
Hammer
Nails
Trim

Before you begin installing your floating wood floor, you need to prepare the subfloor. The subfloor should be level and smooth. If the subfloor is not level, you will need to level it using a self-leveling compound. If the subfloor is not smooth, you will need to sand it down until it is smooth.

Once the subfloor is prepared, you can begin installing the underlayment. The underlayment will help to protect the wood floor from moisture and it will also help to reduce noise. The underlayment should be installed perpendicular to the direction of the wood floor planks.

Once the underlayment is installed, you can begin installing the wood floor planks. The wood floor planks should be installed parallel to the longest wall in the room. The first plank should be installed against the wall and the next plank should be installed next to it. The planks should be snapped together using the tongue-and-groove system. If you need to cut a plank to fit, you can use a circular saw.

Once all of the wood floor planks are installed, you can install the trim. The trim will help to hide the expansion gap between the wood floor and the wall. The trim should be nailed into the wall using a hammer.

Floating wood floors are a beautiful and durable option for any home. They are relatively easy to install and they can be installed in any room in the house.