Installing Hardwood Borders

As with any hardwood floor installation take the time to orient or if needed cut and scribe the first border boards to ensure the row is parallel to the opposite wall.

Installing hardwood borders.

Install them so the groove catches the tongue of the last full width border flooring board. This story will demonstrate not only the basics but also how to add an exotic wood border that will transform a simple wood floor into an architectural masterpiece. Use a table saw to rip the accent strips. It s a level of artistry that you would expect to find only in a turn of the century mansion.

Borders in our photo example can be used from contrasting hardwoods to define an area. By installing the floor with random joist spacing you will achieve an overall nicer looking installation. Incorporating a border of contrasting color and or species. Sand a micro bevel on these cut edges as well.

Once the border is complete continue around the room installing the rows of the apron and scribing around heat vents and registers. Installing hardwood flooring borders. Hardwood flooring installation is a project that a moderately skilled do it yourselfer can typically accomplish with beautiful results. The final rows are too close to the wall to use the nailer so drill holes and hand nail 2 1 2 or 3 inch finish nails into the tongue.

Designs without using prefabricated products include narrow one board borders photo right. Aside from hardwood medallions and other designs seen on other pages borders of any design simple and intricate are possible.