Wooden floors are a popular choice for many homes, and when they are installed correctly, they can look fantastic and last for many years. However, they can sometimes be uneven, especially if they were not installed correctly, and it can get frustrating when you have an uneven and creaking floor.
Worry not as you can easily fix this issue. It is not a highly skilled job, but you will require the correct tools, time, and patience.
Below is a summary of fixing your uneven wooden floors, making them feel like new again.
How To Fix Uneven Wooden Floors
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An Uneven Subfloor Surface
When you have wooden flooring installed in your home and it is uneven, the most common culprit is the uneven subfloor surface. You will need to fix this surface to ensure it is smooth and level, which will get rid of your uneven floor.
To do this, you are going to have to take up your floor and depending on the type of wooden floor you have, you may need to purchase a new one.
If you have engineered flooring, there are many reliable providers of Melbourne engineered timber floors you can find.
Ripping Up Your Floor
The first part of the job will be to remove your existing wooden floor, and if you can reuse the floor, you may want to number the back of the floorboards as you take them up, so you know which order they go in when it comes to replacing them.
Take your time when removing the flooring to ensure you do not damage it and have the correct tools for the job. If the floorboards have an interlocking system, be careful not to break this, as breaking them can make the task of relaying them almost impossible.
Smooth Your Subfloor Surface
The next stage of the process can take some time, and you will need some patience to level your floor surface. Any peaks in the floor surface will need to be removed using a plainer, you could use something like sandpaper, but this will take a lot of time.
You will also need to fill any troughs you find on the floor surface to ensure that it is 100% level and flat. Most reputable DIY stores will have a self-levelling floor compound that you can buy to ensure your floor is flat and level.
Take your time when levelling your floor surface, and it can make relaying your wooden floors a much simpler task.
Relaying Your Wooden Floors
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Once your floors have been levelled and everything is flat, you can start relaying your wooden floors. Try and put each piece of wood back in its original location, which will make it a much easier process. Purchase wooden floor adhesive and start at one end of the room furthest away from the door, laying the floor as you move backwards. Ensure there is plenty of ventilation when using the floor adhesive, and do not rush the job.
With a bit of time and patience, you can relay your wooden flooring and have it looking fantastic again, without any creaking or dips to annoy you. If your DIY skills are not up to the job, it may be worth considering a new floor and have it professionally installed, which will be a much more cost-effective solution.
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