Install flooring start by running one row along the longest wall of the room.
How to put wood flooring dowm.
Pick one that is straight.
The floor planks are tongue and groove style so they should slide right together.
Option 1 face nail using finish nails then angle nail the first few rows of boards you install.
Align the edge of the board with the chalk line and drill pilot holes down through the hardwood plank and into the sub floor and joist.
Next lay the first row.
With the floor prepped spread flooring adhesive with trowel spreading enough to work on a few rows at time so the glue.
Face nail each board at the point of every joist and set the nail with a nail set.
Begin by selecting a long board to start the first row.
Hardwood flooring installation is a big project but you can install solid hardwood floors yourself to save money with this step by step video.
How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner.
Manufacturers recommend that you install the planks with the tongue side against the wall and the groove side facing into the room.
Option 2 face nail using electric brand nail gun or finish nail gun the first few rows of boards you install.
In this video i am showing how to install laminate flooring for the first time.