One of the most wonderful ways to add warmth and charm to your home is to install hardwood flooring. Although many suppliers of flooring also offer wood flooring installation in New York City it is also a task that can be undertaken by the homeowner, although there are some considerations that need to be taken into account before installing the floor.
The first real concern is the condition of the existing floor. A hardwood floor which is composed of individual slats has to rest on something; this can be a wooden sub-floor or a concrete slab. Regardless of what the sub-floor is, it must be level, very smooth and have sufficient strength to support the new floor.
The sub-floor must be perfectly clean for it to lay properly. Cleaning the sub-floor gives you the opportunity to find any tacks or nails that are protruding; these must be removed or hammered down. As you clean the floor you will be in a position to identify any weak spots in the sub-floor. As you move around if you find an area that sinks or seems to move under your weight it will require reinforcing before you install the hardwood floor.
Once the sub-floor is prepared you can now turn your attention to the actual task of wood flooring installation in New York City. Although it is not a necessity for all types of hardwood floors, if the style you are using is tongue-in-groove then you will have to lay an under pad. There are various types of felts available that are suitable for this but it is best if you consult with the wood floor supplier and then follow the installation instructions. A further benefit of installing an under pad is that fact that the finished floor will have a slight give as you walk on it.
Before the actual floor is installed the slats should sit undisturbed for some days until they are fully acclimated to the temperature and humidity of the room. As all wood floors tend to expand and contract this step is important as it will minimize any tendency to buckle or open gaps over time.
Once wood flooring installation in New York City is completed you not only will have a luxurious room, you will also be adding value to your home but in the meantime you can enjoy the warm, cozy feeling that comes from hardwood floors.
Wood flooring installation in New York City is something that is best left to professionals. If you are considering wood flooring you are invited to visit New York Wood Flooring to see their wide range of woods and to discuss installation.
