Installing Hardwood Borders

Incorporating a border of contrasting color and or species.

Installing hardwood borders.

Use a table saw to rip the accent strips. As with any hardwood floor installation take the time to orient or if needed cut and scribe the first border boards to ensure the row is parallel to the opposite wall. Installing a border and feature strip. Once the border is complete continue around the room installing the rows of the apron and scribing around heat vents and registers.

Sand a micro bevel on these cut edges as well. Hardwood flooring installation is a project that a moderately skilled do it yourselfer can typically accomplish with beautiful results. 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.

Aside from hardwood medallions and other designs seen on other pages borders of any design simple and intricate are possible. 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. 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. By installing the floor with random joist spacing you will achieve an overall nicer looking installation.