In this video i share tips and tricks that i have learned over the years to create.
How to install wood flooring against glycol baseboards.
Talk to your hardwood flooring retailer and let them know what types of transitions you need.
Torlys cork flooring is a wonderful softish beautiful product.
High and 3 8 in.
Make sure when you make the mark to cut off the wall side not the room side.
In my line of work i sometimes have to install baseboard for my customers.
Lastly install any transition or threshold pieces.
Save time by purchasing pre primed baseboards and shoe molding.
Most standard baseboards these days are 3 1 4 in.
The main purpose of baseboards is to hide the gap between the floor covering and the wall but over the years they can become so much.
Paint the baseboards and shoe molding outside or in the basement with the finish paint before installing them.
Find a piece and lay it alongside the hole and flip it over.
Used when installing solid hardwood nail down installation is chosen due to how quickly and cost effectively it can be done.
That will leave a 3 8 gap for expansion and contraction when installing the piece.
If you see some cut a few braces from 4 to 6 in.
If adding baseboards after carpet is laid it should be installed at the same height as without carpet.
Now you can install whatever baseboard or shoe moulding you choose and you are finished with this project.
How to install hardwood floor without removing the baseboard.
Align the first board with the layout line with the tongue facing into the room.
Once you have gathered all the tools here are the steps to installing your new baseboard molding.
Hold the first board against the wall level it then temporarily tack it in place.
First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length and look for gaps.
Lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45 degree angles on the ends.
Use baseboard nails or brads no longer than 18 inches apart for 3 4 inch thick molding.
David here with some hints.
Thick which makes them pretty doggone flexible.
These may be additional items you need to purchase as part of your flooring order.
Use 11 4 to 11 2 in long enough to penetrate the molding the drywall and drive at least 1 2 inch into the wall s base plate.
Here s how to install flooring using the nail down method.
When you make the mark butt it up against the baseboard and then mark at the end of that tongue.
This will make it much less likely that a paint mishap will mar the new floor.