Nailing Hardwood Floors Against Wall

Face nailing is the common practice used to nail the first few rows of boards in place because it is difficult to maneuver hardwood floor nail guns close to the wall.

Nailing hardwood floors against wall.

Keep in place until you have four to five rows installed then they can be removed. The proper way to face nail is to countersink the nails with a nail punch and fill the remaining hole with coordinating wood putty. You will surprise yourself in. When nailing do so at a 45 degree angle above the tongue.

Rip a solid wood floor plank so it fits into the open spot along the wall. Make a hole through the face of the flooring plank. Just think positive and don t be afraid to do something you ve never done before. Why do i have them.

For all of you who like to do it yourself. Mark the locations of joists on perimeter walls so that the starting runs and finishing runs which require face nailing can be nailed into joists. Asphalt paper or red rosin paper over the sub floor lapped 2 4 at seams. Chuck a 3 16 inch bit into a power drill.

Staple down 15 lb. Cut some small wedges from wood scraps on the miter saw and insert between the first course and the wall or baseboard.