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Strip Flooring 2 - Tools and Materials

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Intro - Materials - Prep - Floor Preparation - Plan - Adhesive - Planks

Tools and Materials


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  • Carpenter's pencil
  • Circular saw
  • Hammer
  • Utility knife
  • Heavy duty shop
  • Eye protection
  • Vacuum
  • Pry bar and wood
  • Fan(s)
  • Wedge
  • Tape measure
  • Extension cords
  • Carpenter's (heavy duty) square
  • Nail belt
  • Ear protectors
  • Respirator/face adapter (if mask needed)

Tools for Plank Flooring

  • Chalkline and chalk
  • Toothed trowel
  • 150-lb. roller
  • Jig saw
  • Handsaw

Materials for Plank Flooring

  • Tongue-and-groove (glue down)
  • Leveling compound
  • Particle board or luan mahogany plywood
  • Planking
  • 6-penny ring shank nails
  • Reducer strip
  • Adhesive cleaning solvent
  • Straightedge board
  • Mastic or adhesive

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Intro - Materials - Prep - Floor Preparation - Plan - Adhesive - Planks

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