DIY Network

Installing hardwood flooring can add to the beauty, value, and functionality of any room in your home. It's a big job; installing, leveling, sanding, and finishing a hardwood floor takes a lot of work, and you don't want to start without first learning the 10 Things You Must Know from our team of experts. They'll count down the ten most important insider tips they've learned over the years including pros and cons of different types of wood and sizes of planks for flooring, storing and acclimating your wood before you install it, laying out accurate reference lines, leaving a proper gap around the perimeter to allow for expansion, the different flooring widths and thickness, as well as techniques for proper sanding, using a plug cutter to hide screws, and finishing your work with a several coats of urethane. We will also examine the advantages and disadvantages of pre finished wood flooring.