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Thinking about new flooring? Wood flooring installation can be a easy deal for many people depending on the type of hardwood flooring that you choose. In the old days boards had to be laid out and nailed into the frame at certain points with no subfloor present.  New hardwood floor styles can be installed over a subfloor. This is common place these days.

Even when restoring an old home it’s important to install a subfloor, in order to ensure that the house is protected and can last for much longer.

Make sure that the subfloor is clean, dry and level. On the type of hardwood floors you choose, the installation method will be very different.

If you pick a hardwood floor that needs to be glued down, you will need to start by spreading the adhesive over the subfloor, and then installing the planks immediately so that the adhesive does not dry. It’s a lot like tile installation, including starting from the center and working your way out so that you have a uniform pattern around the room.

If you are installing hardwood flooring that is a floating style or involves the tongue-in-groove snap together planks, the job will be a little easier. You will need to install the padding that comes with the planks over the subfloor, securing as needed and cutting it to size.

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