How To Lay Snap Together Wood Flooring

Space between the next full piece of flooring and the previous piece.

How to lay snap together wood flooring.

How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner. Continue until you reach the last piece. Place the tapping block against the end of the floor piece and tap it with a hammer to close the gap. When you come to the end of the first row cut the length of plank needed to complete the row.

It snaps together by lining up the planks at an angle and then flattening out the row being installed image 2. Snap a scrap of flooring across the ends being joined to hold them in alignment while you tap them together. This will prevent damage to the tongue or groove from the hammer. Begin by selecting a long board to start the first row.

Installing click together flooring or click lock hardwood flooring is an easy way to get a wood look floor without forking out the big bucks. Install the second plank next to the first by aligning the tongue into the groove and press the plank down to snap it in place. Begin the first row of flooring by placing the planks with the tongue side facing the wall. To save the edges of the flooring boards use a piece of scrap wood to tap adjoining rows together.

Pick one that is straight. Install the first row of flooring by starting with a full length of material and connect it end to end with another piece. Face nail each board at the point of every joist and set the nail with a nail set. This will prevent damage to the tongue or groove with the hammer image 3.

It snaps together by lining up at an angle and then flattening out the row being installed. To save the edges of the flooring boards use a tapping block or rubber mallet to tap adjoining rows together image 1. Cut the last piece to length.