What is the best way to lay wood flooring?
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What is the best way to start putting down wood flooring? Some say start in the middle (Can't find much on You Tube, )
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Hi Faye, I'm not sure if you saw this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_KMbNOBxC4 They suggest starting on one side and also have a whole bunch of other tips on what to do before starting
Faye....We started at the wall from corner. Good luck!
We snap a chalk line and do a dry fit and go from there. See if these help.
https://carlaaston.com/designed/which-direction-should-you-run-your-wood-flooring-well
https://youtu.be/txIwtU_fBBc
https://youtu.be/Dvq3DO8psAo
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/straight-line-installing-wood-flooring-33010.html
http://www.uptownfloors.com/installation/flowing-into-other-rooms.htm
https://www.oneprojectcloser.com/how-to-lay-the-first-board-in-a-hardwood-flooring-installation/