Replacing Old Hardwood Flooring

Remove the bottom of the groove from the new floor plank.

Replacing old hardwood flooring. As you weigh investing in hardwood for your floors you ll need to evaluate your budget the preferences and traditions in your community and your own taste. One thing we didn t need permission to do was replace the wood flooring in the living room dining area. You can also fix buckled areas of flooring and avoid having to completely refinish your floors. Other customers prefer a more unique look such as a brilliant brazilian cherry or a clear maple or a modern looking bamboo.

To replace hardwood floor start by cutting and prying up the old hardwood planks using a circular saw pry bar and mallet. Most floors use a tongue and groove design. The majority of homes in the us have oak. How to video on replacing a damaged board in a prefinished hardwood floor.

If this is the type of look you are going for changing woods may make sense for you. The 280 square feet of narrow oak strips was 95 years old and pretty beat with scratches. Hardwood flooring is very popular now but it can be damaged by too much moisture and easily scratched by pets nails. The upper and lower tabs are about 1 4 thick and can withstand only two or three sandings before they start splintering ruining.

If you want to change the species of wood you may consider replacing the hardwood. Some people love the look and graining of oak. Completely clean out the opened section of flooring. Using the chisel and a pry bar remove the strip of flooring between the relief cuts and pull the tongue and groove edges of the old flooring where they interlock with the adjacent flooring courses.

Replacing carpeting with hardwood floor. When your hardwood floor begins to appear worn. If your hardwood floor is in generally fine shape with only a damaged spot or two it is easy and economical to make small repairs by replacing a strip or plank of flooring. Then remove any nails and staples in the subflooring and sand off any paint or adhesive.

Safety glasses and hearing protection should be worn during this procedure. Engineered hardwood provides a similar look at a lower cost but can t be refinished as often.