Leveling And Sealing Hardwood

Check your wood flooring manufacturer s recommendations and sand any high spots with a concrete grinder.

Leveling and sealing hardwood. Do this by multiplying the room s length by its width. The key to a beautiful long lasting hardwood or laminate floor is a well prepared subfloor. But not to worry if your subfloor is less than perfect. Fill any low spots with a cementitious leveling compound following the manufacturer s directions and allow it to dry before proceeding.

Before sealing an unfinished hardwood floor you have to sand it even if it s brand new. Brush up on the basics of 8 popular options before choosing yours. 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.

What s worse is if boards start to stick up buckle or warp. And a quality installation relies on having a level subfloor. What good is a beautiful and expensive hardwood floor if it squeaks and creaks when you walk on it. Typically the floor must be level and uniform within 3 16 inch every 10 feet.

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