Do It Yourself Hardwood Floors

And you re pretty much guaranteed excellent results.

Do it yourself hardwood floors.

Folks if you re looking at wood floors consider a professional for the work. In fact factory finished floors can be installed straight out of the box. Maple and teak woods are also common choices. The trick is to just bite the bullet and sweep at least once a week and to put a good rug outside to make sure you get the sand off your feet before you come in.

Like any wood floor you re going to find yourself dealing with the dreaded scratches and just like any dark wood floor i find myself still at a loss on how to keep them clean. For example it is not unusual to install an oak hardwood floor with a cherry stain. Online retailers want that sale and home improvement stores assume anything can be a do it yourself project. Because of these types of advancements it is easier than ever to install a hardwood floor yourself.

Cover the floor with underlayment or a moisture inhibitor such as 15 to 30 lb asphalt saturated felt or silicone vapor shield. Obviously hiring a professional to install your floors will take a lot less time than doing it on your own. Oak is widely used and can be stained to any desired color. Hardwood floor maintenance maintenance is easy for a pre finished hardwood floor keep grit off of the surface by sweeping regularly and use a flooring cleaning kit alcohol based and spray on and wipe off with a damp cloth.

Even if you have waterproof hardwood a moisture inhibitor will protect your floors and subfloors from both spills and water vapor that comes from the ground beneath the foundation.