Leveling And Sealing Hardwood

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Leveling and sealing hardwood.

But not to worry if your subfloor is less than perfect. Before you install your plywood subfloor first calculate the room s square footage to find out how much flooring you ll need to buy. Hardwood floor finishes have varying levels of ease durability even glossiness. Sanding not only removes surface grime that can interfere with the finish it also levels the.

Do this by multiplying the room s length by its width. 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. The key to a beautiful long lasting hardwood or laminate floor is a well prepared subfloor. What s worse is if boards start to stick up buckle or warp.

Check your wood flooring manufacturer s recommendations and sand any high spots with a concrete grinder. Fill any low spots with a cementitious leveling compound following the manufacturer s directions and allow it to dry before proceeding. What good is a beautiful and expensive hardwood floor if it squeaks and creaks when you walk on it. Typically the floor must be level and uniform within 3 16 inch every 10 feet.

Apply floor leveling compound primer.