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Nailing hardwood floors against wall.
Staple down 15 lb.
This helps prevent moisture from below and helps prevent squeaks in dry seasons.
Mark the locations of joists on perimeter walls so that the starting runs and finishing runs which require face nailing can be nailed into joists.
Asphalt paper or red rosin paper over the sub floor lapped 2 4 at seams.
Just think positive and don t be afraid to do something you ve never done before.
Cut some small wedges from wood scraps on the miter saw and insert between the first course and the wall or baseboard.
When nailing do so at a 45 degree angle above the tongue.
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Make a hole through the face of the flooring plank.
Chuck a 3 16 inch bit into a power drill.
Face nailing is the common practice used to nail the first few rows of boards in place because it is difficult to maneuver hardwood floor nail guns close to the wall.
How to nail down flooring as you approach the wall 1.
Rip a solid wood floor plank so it fits into the open spot along the wall.
For all of you who like to do it yourself.