Installing Hardwood Borders

Installing hardwood flooring borders.

Installing hardwood borders.

Incorporating a border of contrasting color and or species. Designs without using prefabricated products include narrow one board borders photo right. It s a level of artistry that you would expect to find only in a turn of the century mansion. Sand a micro bevel on these cut edges as well.

By installing the floor with random joist spacing you will achieve an overall nicer looking installation. Install them so the groove catches the tongue of the last full width border flooring board. Hardwood flooring installation is a project that a moderately skilled do it yourselfer can typically accomplish with beautiful results. Once the border is complete continue around the room installing the rows of the apron and scribing around heat vents and registers.

This story will demonstrate not only the basics but also how to add an exotic wood border that will transform a simple wood floor into an architectural masterpiece. On the strips where you leave the tongue move the table saw fence out to compensate for the tongue so the exposed part of the flooring plank is 1 1 4 in. Installing a hardwood floor is one of the most striking home improvements you can do. The final rows are too close to the wall to use the nailer so drill holes and hand nail 2 1 2 or 3 inch finish nails into the tongue.

Use a table saw to rip the accent strips. Aside from hardwood medallions and other designs seen on other pages borders of any design simple and intricate are possible.