Learn how to install a Bruce or Armstrong floating floor yourself. This video shows step by step instructions with a 3/8″ Bruce Lock & Fold floating floor being installed in a basement. Using a Lock & Fold floating hardwood flooring installation is the easiest and fastest hardwood installation method out there. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Complete installation instructions for Hardwood Flooring below: Sponsor www.SimplyAdditions.com Materials for our project • 3/4″ solid oak hardwood floor planks • Oak transitions and moldings • Matching wood putty • Pneumatic blind nailer • Nails • Dead Blow Hammer • Chop Saw / Miter Saw • Nail punch / Nail set • Drill with drill bit smaller than nails. 1. TIP: Let the wood floor planks acclimate in the project room for 72 hours before installation. 2. Before laying down your hardwood floor, you must prepare the subfloor. 3. Make sure the subfloor is level before you put down the underlayment. 4. Notice the red underlayment that sits on top of the plywood subfloor. 5. Lay down your guidelines on the underlayment. 6. Lay the first plank of flooring along the guideline with the with the tongue side facing towards you. 7. Place spacers between all walls and the planks for the expansion gap. 8. The first few rows will have to be face nailed. Start by pre-drilling a hole every 6 inches then use a nail punch to set the nail and wood putty to cover the hole. 9. Stagger the planks to strengthen the floor and give it a nice look. You will need to cut the first plank in half to start the staggering. 10. Lay the plank face down on your chop saw. Make sure you use a flooring blade/ trim blade. 11. Face nail the first 2 rows before you use the blind nailer. 12. To blind nail hold the nailer against the tongue then hit it. 13. Mix planks from other boxes so you are not left with boxes …
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This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes.
Ready to use straight out of the box, the Bostitch MFN200 factory-reconditioned 2-cleat manual flooring cleat nailer, comes along with a rubber mallet. Simply unpack, load, and strike to nail down and construct stable flooring. Ideal for the DIYer as well as the professional installer, thi
Reconditioned pneumatic flooring stapler with 420-inch/lbs driving power
Features an extra-wide composite for added stability
Designed to be used with solid and engineered hardwood flooring-installation processes
Includes 92-staple capacity magazine
Uses 15 1/2-gauge Staples
This is a factory reconditioned product. Reconditioned generally means that the product has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the product back to like new condition. Some products may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes Flooring Stapler – U/MIIIFS, Graphite Mallet
Adjustable precision knobs adjust for ¼-Inch to ½-Inch laminated flooring
Over-molded rubber grip for comfort and maneuverability
Muffled rear exhaust to direct air away from workspace
Non-Marring trip tips so you don’t accidentally damage the flooring
Easy sight tongue engagement so you hit the pocket every time
Antimicrobial Solid sie cast construction
Built-in EZ Remover swings out for convenient staple removal
Integrated StapleStore compartment keeps extra staples close at hand
Soft rubber grip and base for comfort stapling
Staples 2 to 25 sheets
A combination of modern style, precision performance and features make the B777 Business Pro stapler ideally suited for any high volume office or home user. Featuring die cast construction for superior quality and performance, it will easily and consistently staple up to 25 sheets. This Antimicrobial protected stapler also features a built in staple remover that swings out for convenient staple removal. It’s integrated StapleStore compartment located at the bottom of the stapler keeps extra stap