Once again, no two planks should end on the same line, so they are staggered with an expansion gap around all edges. It is imperative that all sub-floors must be clean, completely dry and well-levelled prior to installation. This will, in turn, reduce creaking, movement and sound transmission, whilst acting as a barrier against damp. We recommend that a high quality underlay is fitted underneath the boards with a built-in moisture barrier. This method does not bond the wood boards directly to the sub-floor. Solid hardwood floors should never be floated. The floating installation process has become increasingly popular with engineered wood flooring and laminate floorings for a number of reasons. This technique connects individual planks together through using a click system or tongue and grooves, glued together with a specialist adhesive and without using any nails.
No two connecting boards should end on the same line, improving the incredible aesthetics of your chosen wood flooring project. The nailing process can be completed into joists or existing flooring including pine boards, chipboard or plywood. It is advisable to fit hardwood flooring in this way. The choice of wood installation often comes down to personal preference however, there are some floor types that are more suited to this method. Individual planks can be removed without the disturbance or damage of surrounding boardsĪ gap-free floor is produced with using state-of-the-art secret nailing machinery There are many advantages of using this method including Įasy access to the sub floor (if any subsequent plumbing or electrical work is required) By angling the nail forty-five degrees through the top of the tongue, lost head nails are used to produce an incredibly secure finish. This method is commonly used for tongued floor boards a small gap is left around the entire perimeter to allow for natural expansion.
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Our time-served experience has allowed us to excel in our trade and this professional secret nailing technique is argued to be the best way to fit wooden floor planks. We have formulated a secret nailing process which has been tried and tested for many years. Our methods of wood floor installation include:
Vinaro Flooring specialises in fitting the style of your choice from traditional wooden floors to herringbone and other specialist designs. Time needs to be invested in identifying the correct wooden floor type that is well-suited to your desired design.Īlongside this, is careful consideration into which method of wood floor installation is best suited to your chosen wood type. Wood Floors have a timeless beauty that is unrivalled by all other floor coverings.
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