Guide to Pine Flooring
The use of wide planks gives a house a rustic and casual look. Many people are able to successfully install plank floors without difficulties. Do-it-yourselfers with tools can save a great deal in setting up your own flooring. Nails used in pine floors are steel cut and thus remain visible, unlike traditional hardwood floors. Depending on country or region, it’s possible to obtain unfinished pinewood boards for flooring at one dollar or less per square foot.
The following is a simple guide to pine flooring:
Start by measuring the floor area accurately. Subdivide complicated areas into squares. Remember to include the closets. Round up and make a 5% addition for defects and cutting waste.
A solid wooden subfloor is very important in ensuring that your wood floor becomes firm and quiet underfoot. Subfloors not only provide support and reduce sound transmission, but also make your pine floor more draft proof.
Start by laying out the floor with pine boards that lie parallel to the longest side. To ensure your pine floor is silent underfoot, begin by fixing down each board using a carpenter’s glue, followed by nails. This is crucial in allowing the flooring to expand and contract, without producing noise. Once the glue is completely dry, peel it off.
For small floors, the use of a hand-held belt sander is appropriate for smoothening. There are many finishing options for such wooden flooring- stains, varnish, Tung oil, etc. It’s safe to leave pine wood unstained prior to coating it with oil or polyurethane. Where possible, avoid sanding. Asking suppliers for recommendations on use of products is highly advised. Some boards would properly accept oil and stain even without sanding.
Many options of using pinewood as flooring are available. Carrying out adequate research in your region can significantly help in finding the right one for you. To keep your pine flooring looking attractive, always avoid dirt and dust. Although it is usually referred to as hardwood, pine is soft and can be defaced by dirt and dust over a long period of time. Placing area rugs such as 9×12 area rugs on every entrance can minimize the wear, by limiting carrying of dirt particles to the floor. Avoid the use of a beater bar vacuum as it can easily scuff the surface.
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