How to Install a Herringbone Floor OverviewVeering off course by even a fraction of an inch will send the whole pattern into helter-skelter. But don't worry—Bowin's method will keep you on track. Mercifully, he used prefinished planks for our project, so no sanding or sealing.Before installationTake extra time when installing the first row of click & lock hardwood. It is critical that this row be straight even if the walls are not.Measure out your expansion spacing in at leas

Gluing Down Engineered Hardwoods on Concrete Subfloors: 1.Add underlayment if recommended by the manufacturer. 2.Lay out your spacers against the wall. 3. Pour glue onto the concrete. 4.Use the trowel to spread the glue. 5.Lay the first row of boards. 6. Fit the groove of the second row over the tongue of the first. 7. Let the flooring dry for 24 hours. 8. Install the trim.

Gluing Down Engineered Hardwoods on Concrete Subfloors: 1.Add underlayment if recommended by the manufacturer. 2.Lay out your spacers against the wall. 3. Pour glue onto the concrete. 4.Use the trowel to spread the glue. 5.Lay the first row of boards. 6. Fit the groove of the second row over the tongue of the first. 7. Let the flooring dry for 24 hours. 8. Install the trim.

Gluing Down Engineered Hardwoods on Concrete Subfloors: 1.Add underlayment if recommended by the manufacturer. 2.Lay out your spacers against the wall. 3. Pour glue onto the concrete. 4.Use the trowel to spread the glue. 5.Lay the first row of boards. 6. Fit the groove of the second row over the tongue of the first. 7. Let the flooring dry for 24 hours. 8. Install the trim.

Before Installation: 1)Preparing Your Flooring. 1.Measure the square footage of your floor. 2. Let the flooring acclimate for 3 to 4 days. 3.Avoid storing the hardwood in the basement or garage. 2)Preparing the Subfloor. 1.Remove any existing baseboards. 2.Take away any other obstructions. 3.Walk over the subfloor, listening for squeaks. 4.Level out any bumps. 5.Fill in depressions with patching compound. 6.Trim the bottom of doorways if the flooring won't fit. 7.Clean the subfloor.

Before Installation: 1)Preparing Your Flooring. 1.Measure the square footage of your floor. 2. Let the flooring acclimate for 3 to 4 days. 3.Avoid storing the hardwood in the basement or garage. 2)Preparing the Subfloor. 1.Remove any existing baseboards. 2.Take away any other obstructions. 3.Walk over the subfloor, listening for squeaks. 4.Level out any bumps. 5.Fill in depressions with patching compound. 6.Trim the bottom of doorways if the flooring won't fit. 7.Clean the subfloor.

Horizontal Wood Siding Installation Guidelines using Rainscreen Clip over Plywood or OSB Before starting your Rainscreen installation, check that these important items have been done properly.

Before Installation , You'll need: 1. Solid Herringbone Hardwood Flooring. 2.Freeman Flooring Nail Gun. 3.Bostitch Air Compressor. 4.Bostitch 2″ Flooring Nails. 5.Craftsman Measuring Tape. 6.Dewalt Compound Miter Saw (+ Stand). 7.15 lb. Roofers Felt. 8.Hardwood Cleaner and Mop Floor Care Kit. 9.Kobalt Fiberglass Claw Hammer. 10.Kobalt Pry Bar. 11.Craftsman Screw Driver. 12.Bostitch Staple Gun. 13.Bosch Router.