Installing Hardwood Borders
Once the border is complete continue around the room installing the rows of the apron and scribing around heat vents and registers.
Installing hardwood borders. 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. Installing a hardwood floor is one of the most striking home improvements you can do. Install them so the groove catches the tongue of the last full width border flooring board. Installing a border and feature strip.
Borders in our photo example can be used from contrasting hardwoods to define an area. 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. Incorporating a border of contrasting color and or species. Designs without using prefabricated products include narrow one board borders photo right.
Aside from hardwood medallions and other designs seen on other pages borders of any design simple and intricate are possible. Sand a micro bevel on these cut edges as well. 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. 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.
By installing the floor with random joist spacing you will achieve an overall nicer looking installation. Installing hardwood flooring borders.