Leveling And Sealing Hardwood

Before you install your plywood subfloor first calculate the room s square footage to find out how much flooring you ll need to buy.

Leveling and sealing hardwood.

Fill any low spots with a cementitious leveling compound following the manufacturer s directions and allow it to dry before proceeding. The seal and caulk will prevent the leveling compound from spilling out past doorways air conditioning ducts or leaking through the floor once it is poured. Hardwood floor finishes have varying levels of ease durability even glossiness. Typically the floor must be level and uniform within 3 16 inch every 10 feet.

What s worse is if boards start to stick up buckle or warp. Apply floor leveling compound primer. Do this by multiplying the room s length by its width. And a quality installation relies on having a level subfloor.

What good is a beautiful and expensive hardwood floor if it squeaks and creaks when you walk on it. But not to worry if your subfloor is less than perfect. Check your wood flooring manufacturer s recommendations and sand any high spots with a concrete grinder. Brush up on the basics of 8 popular options before choosing yours.

Before sealing an unfinished hardwood floor you have to sand it even if it s brand new.