Leveling And Sealing Hardwood

A solid hardwood floor is only as good as the installation.

Leveling and sealing hardwood.

Apply floor leveling compound primer. The key to a beautiful long lasting hardwood or laminate floor is a well prepared subfloor. Hardwood floor finishes have varying levels of ease durability even glossiness. And a quality installation relies on having a level subfloor.

What good is a beautiful and expensive hardwood floor if it squeaks and creaks when you walk on it. What s worse is if boards start to stick up buckle or warp. Check your wood flooring manufacturer s recommendations and sand any high spots with a concrete grinder. Typically the floor must be level and uniform within 3 16 inch every 10 feet.

The seal and caulk will prevent the leveling compound from spilling out past doorways air conditioning ducts or leaking through the floor once it is poured. Before sealing an unfinished hardwood floor you have to sand it even if it s brand new. Sanding not only removes surface grime that can interfere with the finish it also levels the. Brush up on the basics of 8 popular options before choosing yours.

But not to worry if your subfloor is less than perfect.