Installing Wood Flooring Without Tongue And Groove

Installing tongue and groove floors engineered pre finished or bare wood is among the most popular diy projects and for good reason.

Installing wood flooring without tongue and groove.

The 3 4 in thick solid plank flooring shown is milled with a tongue and groove. Be sure to countersink the nail drive it slightly below the surface of the wood to prevent interference in the joint. For tongue and groove flooring drive a nail at a 45 degree angle through the tongue then conceal it by engaging the groove of the next board. The tongue and groove pine flooring must run perpendicular to the floor joists.

Pro tips for installing tongue and groove flooring. When you nail tongue and groove flooring properly the nails are invisible so american floor installers call the process. For instance solid hardwood flooring is typically nailed down during installation while tongue and groove engineered flooring is usually clicked together or completely glued down. Tongue and groove edges lock hardwood flooring planks together along the seams ensuring a snug fit and hiding finishing nails but it is possible to install a wood floor without an interlocking.

Engineered tongue and groove planks. Although tongue and groove solid hardwood flooring does fit together it must still be nailed to a subfloor. If the subflooring is in good shape nail it down without the plywood assuming the engineered wood is of good quality and 1 2 in. How to nail down a tongue groove wooden floor without a power nailer.

If the current subfloor has tongue and groove hardwood planks check to see if it is attached directly to the joists or if it s on top of another subfloor.