New hardwood floors installed

Perhaps the most important step in the process is to thoroughly inspect the existing hardwood floor and weed out any problems that exist. One of the most common problems with the hardwood floor, especially if it has been down and lived on for many years is that it can be uneven. The uneven structure of the hardwood floor can cause problems, especially if you are using smaller fasteners or a glue-down installation for the new floor.

If there are any high spots, they should be sanded down so that you have very little variation in height from one part of the floor to another. Of course, there is likely to be some variation from one side of the room to the other but if it happens too quickly, you are simply going to compound the problem when the new hardwood floor is installed. If there are any loose fasteners or if the existing hardwood floor has a squeak, that is something that must be fixed before the new hardwood floor is attached.

More than likely, you have lived with the squeaky floor for quite some time and have even grown accustomed to that particular part of the floor making noise when you walk on it. In fact, when a subfloor is squeaky in just a small area, it can make for a very large area of problems when the new floor is installed.

One other issue that needs to be cared for before the new floor is installed is to consider the transition from the new floor to other floors in the home. There are some transition strips that can be installed to make it easier to transition from one level to the next. Otherwise, it would have to be a complete tear-out before the new floor is installed. An existing hardwood floor is an excellent subfloor and can be used under engineered wood floors for installation.

Any type of surface can be used under engineered wood floors, including vinyl, laminate, tile, and concrete. As long as the existing floor is relatively free of problems and provides a smooth, flat surface, it will work well under an engineered floor. One of the most important factors for installing an engineered hardwood floor over an existing hardwood floor is removing any imperfections in the existing floor. Another factor that must be considered is the underlayment.

It can be tempting to simply install the floating floor over the existing hardwood floor but that can lead to some problems. Adding an underlayment helps on a number of different levels.

It helps to cushion the new floor, reducing any squeaks and other sounds that would otherwise occur. We use a simple formula for estimating how long it will take us to install a solid wood floor.

Estimate that it will require between 1 and 1. So, a square foot floor will require between 10 and 15 days to install, start to finish, not counting slab preparation if needed. Since these floors are usually prefinished, they do not require finishing time or steps. So most can be installed in a simple two-step process:. We then scrape the slab of any debris which might hinder the adhesion of new planking.

The planks are then adhered to the slab, and given 24 hours for the glues to set. Because no finishing steps are required, installation proceeds much more rapidly. So, a square foot floor will require between 5 days to install, start to finish, not counting slab preparation if needed. New Hardwood Floor Installations. Mission Hardwood Floor Co. Rest assured, your project is in good hands! Solid wood floor, Nailed down on plywood. Contemporary, solid oak floor glued down to slab.

Solid floors are usually finished on site. Solid hardwood floors are highly customizable. We will plastic off areas of your home as necessary to protect them, but remember, removing existing flooring can be a messy process! If the area is carpeted, removing the carpet, pad and tack strip will get us to the original subfloor. We will remove all layers to reach the existing subfloor. The subfloor is then prepped for new installation by sanding uneven areas and installing a layer of 15 roofing felt.

This layer acts as a sound and moisture barrier. All flooring tear-out materials will be removed and disposed of by Barnum Floors. Our installation crews are the same employees who completed the tear-out of all previous flooring. They will begin to rack out the hardwood, installing opposite joists in your home.

All flush floor registers are also installed at this time. This will result in the hardwood looking like it was part of the original floor. After the hardwood is installed, our crew will start the sanding process. On the day the sanding process begins, our crews arrive and prepare the home. We will plastic off any doorways or areas that are not being refinished.

Although we have dustless sanding, occasionally dust can escape into the room. The plastic adds another layer of protection. The sanding of your hardwood floor involves numerous steps.

The sanders start with a more aggressive grit sandpaper to remove the current finish and debris. They make several additional passes with various sanding equipment and finer sandpaper to produce a smooth, even surface.