There are several steps involved in floorboard installation. The first step is to install a support bar. Use it to nail or screw the floorboards to the joists. Be careful not to miss any of the attachment points. Then, layout 4-5 boards at a time. Screws should be set at 30 cm intervals. Nail heads should be recessed a few millimeters. Leave about a 10 mm gap between the wall and coating, which provides ventilation under the floor. After two to three weeks, the plinth can be placed.
Once the floorboards are laid, the next step is installing the support device. This device includes a tongue that is adapted to fit into the groove of the loose board. Then, the support device is positioned next to the centerboard. Once this is complete, the floor installation device secures the boards into place. It may take two carpenters to install a floorboard, which is an advantage. To install floorboards, you can use a wedge device.
Before laying the boards, be sure to check the temperature. The humidity level should be at least 15% or less. When it's very wet outside, wood absorbs moisture from the air. If it is too humid, you should not lay the floor. If the board is damp, it will begin to deform and will start creaking. It may also cause cracks and height differences between adjacent boards. The finish of the floor will also be affected.
Using the wedge is a crucial step in floorboard installation. The wedge has a top and bottom curved surface, a groove 52, and a cutout area 68. These components allow it to slide in and out of the cross bar 26. A pin 30 prevents it from moving too far in either direction. Once you place the wedge 66 in the desired position, you can tighten or loosen it using a hammer.
Before you start installing floorboards, it's important to make sure that you measure the length of the room. Thicker boards will flex over time, and they will not be as durable as thick ones. The thickness of the boards is crucial because the wood is more likely to expand with changes in humidity. If the room's length is not large enough, you might have to splice the board to make it fit correctly. Otherwise, it will not look very attractive.