Removing Hardwood Floors For Reuse

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Removing hardwood floors for reuse.

Hardwood flooring makes a welcome addition to any home but it can be daunting to deal with once it s time to remove or replace it. We are thinking of doing an addition and the designer has proposed taking a bit of the old living room and incorporating it into the kitchen. I do not want hardwood in the kitchen and i also do not. Removing those same hardwood flooring boards is another matter.

There are a few things to consider or take care of before you actually remove the laminate floor tiles or planks. First set the blade depth on your circular saw. But before removing hardwood flooring it is vital to know what kind of flooring was used and how it was installed before you begin removing it. Move all furniture and accessories from the room so the floor is bare.

It s a labor intensive messy process that requires a few. A few years ago we redid our living room in a gorgeous rustic maple prefinished 3 4 inch hardwood. How to remove hardwood flooring the easy way. How to remove wood flooring in 3 easy steps old growth wood typically douglas fir oak and maple has higher density and fewer defects than new wood and often comes in lengths of 12 ft.

Our flooring is about 3 4 inches thick so i set the blade depth about 3 4 inches deep so that the blade cut through the hardwood floors without cutting into the plywood subfloor. How to remove hardwood flooring. This will help you choose the right tools for the job. And if you have set your mind on removing your hardwood floor by now then by all means you are all prepped to start the work.

Jan 2 2020 flooring diy upcycled reuse restoration repurposing. Stripping hardwood flooring the wrong way can cost you hours of backbreaking work leave you with an enormous mess and even cause permanent damage to your subflooring. Although a properly maintained traditional hardwood floor can last for generations it may need replacement due to water damage neglect shifts in the. How to remove 3 4 inch hardwood flooring.