| Wide Plank Flooring: Removing the Old Floor |
From "Weekend Handyman"
episode WKH-207 |
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Time: 16 hours over two days, plus drying time for the polyurethane. Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 4 on the Weekend Handyman scale. Materials: plank boards (5"-, 8"- and 10"-wide planks)
wedges
blocks
concrete nails
construction adhesive
60-, 80- and 100-grit sandpaper
sanding screen
sealer
polyurethane
lamb's wool applicator
tack cloth
water putty
paint tints Tools: table saw
circular saw
jig saw
miter saw
compressor with nail guns
box sander
edge sander
hand planer
palm sander
jackhammer Note: This will not be your typical floor installation because host Paul Ryan chose to use square-edged planks--not tongue-and-groove boards. Reclaimed wood comes from all over the country--much of it is carefully salvaged from buildings where it was originally used to frame things like factories, warehouses and bridges. Species run the gamut, but Douglas fir is especially plentiful because it was used a lot in the construction of old buildings. In this project 5", 8" and 10" wide planks are used for a random Old World look. The planks range in length from 4' to 18' long. For a rustic finish, the boards are face nailed with square head nails. Reclaimed wood may look a little rough around the edges, but inside (figure A) it's golden! Day One: Preparation: - Measure the space you will be covering and order the planks a few weeks before you begin your project so it can acclimate. You need to order approximately 15 percent extra to allow for waste.
When the pre-ordered material arrives in your home, you should immediately unpack it and stack in a room so it can become acclimated to the environment. Tip: It is best to install your floors in the winter when humidity is at its lowest. - Gather all your materials and tools.
Removing Old Ceramic Floor - Remove the baseboard and shoe by gently tapping a chisel behind the baseboard (figure B).
Note: Be sure to mark your baseboard so you remember where it goes. - Take out any appliance that stands on the flooring.
Tip: At this point, you may want to consider putting up a plastic barrier in order to keep out all the dust and debris from the tile removal. - Use hammer, jackhammer, chisel and safety glasses and remove the old tile (figure C). It's a messy job, but once you get your technique down it should go smoothly.
- For the threshold use an angle grinder with a diamond blade (figure D). Carefully cut down the edge of the grout line on both sides. This will give you a nice, even cut.
- Bust up the tile in front of the threshold.
- Scrap the thin set off the plywood.
RESOURCES :
Country Farm Table (Manomin Resawn Timbers)
Model Number: Manomin
Color: Natural Finish/painted legs
Product Information:
- This distinct old growth lumber is carefully reclaimed from structures across the country, where it was used to frame factories, warehouses and bridges in the late 1800s and 1900s.
- Often, reminders of the wood's previous life, such as nail or bolt holes, remain after the salvaged wood is resawn. These symbols of antiquity give charm and character, without compromising the woods strength.
- Boards can be custom cut for paneling, flooring and custom woodworking projects.
Manomin Resawn Timbers
Owner, Doug Laurent
15152 Freeland Avenue
Hugo, MN 55038
Phone: 651-464-1771
Fax: 651-464-3907
Website: www.mrtimbers.com
Wide Plank Flooring (Manomin Resawn Timbers)
Model: Random width Douglas fir
Color: Natural Finish
Manomin Resawn Timbers
Owner, Doug Laurent
15152 Freeland Avenue
Hugo, MN 55038
Phone: 651-464-1771
Fax: 651-464-3907
Website: www.mrtimbers.com
Square Head Nails (Manomin Resawn Timbers)
Model: 6D
Color: Natural Grey
Manomin Resawn Timbers
Owner, Doug Laurent
15152 Freeland Avenue
Hugo, MN 55038
Phone: 651-464-1771
Fax: 651-464-3907
Website: www.mrtimbers.com
Vents (Manomin Resawn Timbers)
Model: Flush MountManomin Resawn Timbers
Owner, Doug Laurent
15152 Freeland Avenue
Hugo, MN 55038
Phone: 651-464-1771
Fax: 651-464-3907
Website: www.mrtimbers.com
GUESTS :
Chris Minick
Chemist
3M
3M Center
Building 251-1E-19
St. Paul, MN 55144
Phone: 651-733-7102
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