Removing Wood Floor Planks

Our flooring is about 3 4 inches thick so i set the blade depth about 3 4 inches deep so that the blade cut through the hardwood floors without cutting into the plywood subfloor.

Removing wood floor planks. Most floors use a tongue and groove design. Solid wood floors are cut from one piece of solid wood and can be sanded and refinished. First set the blade depth on your circular saw. Sometimes called a floating floor the surface floats on a foam cushion on top of the subfloor.

Newer generation laminate flooring is not attached to the subfloor and can be reused if removed carefully. The process to remove laminate flooring is a straightforward. After removing that row remove one or two more in the same way so that you have room to stand on the subfloor. How to remove hardwood flooring.

How to remove wood flooring in 3 easy steps old growth wood typically douglas fir oak and maple has higher density and fewer defects than new wood and often comes in lengths of 12 ft. Individual pieces snap and lock together to prevent shifting. Hardwood flooring makes a welcome addition to any home but it can be daunting to deal with once it s time to remove or replace it. It s an eco friendly choice and is less expensive than solid hardwoods.

This will help you choose the right tools for the job. And if you have set your mind on removing your hardwood floor by now then by all means you are all prepped to start the work. Work down that row removing all the planks that are against the wall in the same way. If your hardwood floor is in generally fine shape with only a damaged spot or two it is easy and economical to make small repairs by replacing a strip or plank of flooring.

Stripping hardwood flooring the wrong way can cost you hours of backbreaking work leave you with an enormous mess and even cause permanent damage to your subflooring. Engineered wood flooring is crafted from a combination of solid wood and plywood.