Leveling And Sealing Hardwood

A solid hardwood floor is only as good as the installation.

Leveling and sealing hardwood.

The seal and caulk will prevent the leveling compound from spilling out past doorways air conditioning ducts or leaking through the floor once it is poured. Apply floor leveling compound primer. Do this by multiplying the room s length by its width. Check your wood flooring manufacturer s recommendations and sand any high spots with a concrete grinder.

Sanding not only removes surface grime that can interfere with the finish it also levels the. Hardwood floor finishes have varying levels of ease durability even glossiness. But not to worry if your subfloor is less than perfect. Typically the floor must be level and uniform within 3 16 inch every 10 feet.

What s worse is if boards start to stick up buckle or warp. Fill any low spots with a cementitious leveling compound following the manufacturer s directions and allow it to dry before proceeding. And a quality installation relies on having a level subfloor. The key to a beautiful long lasting hardwood or laminate floor is a well prepared subfloor.

What good is a beautiful and expensive hardwood floor if it squeaks and creaks when you walk on it.