Hardwood flooring installation is a project that a moderately skilled do it yourselfer can typically accomplish with beautiful results.
Installing hardwood borders.
Borders in our photo example can be used from contrasting hardwoods to define an area.
It s a level of artistry that you would expect to find only in a turn of the century mansion.
Once the border is complete continue around the room installing the rows of the apron and scribing around heat vents and registers.
Designs without using prefabricated products include narrow one board borders photo right.
Installing a hardwood floor is one of the most striking home improvements you can do.
Install them so the groove catches the tongue of the last full width border flooring board.
Use a table saw to rip the accent strips.
On the strips where you leave the tongue move the table saw fence out to compensate for the tongue so the exposed part of the flooring plank is 1 1 4 in.
Installing a border and feature strip.
Installing hardwood flooring borders.
As with any hardwood floor installation take the time to orient or if needed cut and scribe the first border boards to ensure the row is parallel to the opposite wall.
Incorporating a border of contrasting color and or species.
This story will demonstrate not only the basics but also how to add an exotic wood border that will transform a simple wood floor into an architectural masterpiece.
By installing the floor with random joist spacing you will achieve an overall nicer looking installation.