Once you install the floor therefore you will not be able to remove it without damaging the wood planks.
Install hardwood floor on carpet.
The average lifespan of a carpet is anywhere from 3 to 10 years.
In most instances you nail hardwood to the subfloor.
1 rip a strip of scrap wood 1 1 8 inches wide on a table saw.
To properly install one there should be a gap of a little more than one inch between the hardwood and the carpet.
A list of videos will pop up ranging from how to install the flooring to how to stain and finish it once the installation is complete.
Hardwood floors are subject to the relative humidity of your home so you should leave space around the edge of the room for expansion and contraction.
Laminate is more diy friendly and moisture resistant than both wood and carpet.
Likewise if you are having trouble with your hardwood flooring installation click on the section labeled hardwood installation tutorials.
Sure it might be cheaper in the short term to install carpet vs.
The cost to install laminate flooring averages 2 750 compared to hardwood s average of 4 400 and carpet s average of 1 600.