Install Your Floors With Strength In Mind

Many people put in their floorboards lengthwise, primarily for reasons concerning looks. When you are considering which be sure to run it perpendicular to your joist. This will prevent long-term warping of the floor and ensure its strength.

Make Sure the Surface Is Level

Prior to floor installation, inspect the surface below. If you don’t have a level subfloor then you can end up with your floor squeaking. Not to mention, it can be quite a pain to walk on!

Floating Floors Are a Great Alternative

Floating floors aren’t expensive and their installation is easy. They don’t require any adhesives or nails of any kind. They’re also a great choice if your subfloor has asbestos. The floating floors can be installed right on top of the subfloor without any need to pay a professional to remove the asbestos.

Test Your Stain

It is hard to expect what will happen with your stain. Prior to staining the entire floor, test the stain on a sample piece of wood to decide what color works best for you.

Take Care of Your Floors

Stains are not protective in the long run. Applying a top layer of protective coating or polyurethane will provide strength and durability to your floor.