Make sure there are no squeaks in the floor.
Installing hardwood flooring with screws.
For instance solid hardwood flooring is typically nailed down during installation while tongue and groove engineered flooring is usually clicked together or completely glued down.
Actually screws work too well at holding down the floorboards which can be a problem.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select.
Or use screw shank nails a finish nail with grooves along its length shank.
Remove shoe molding from the room and sweep and clean thoroughly.
Installing hardwood flooring with screws and plugs wood floor expert howard brickman is on the job site installing white oak hardwood floors from carlisle restoration lumber.