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.
Installing hardwood borders.
Install them so the groove catches the tongue of the last full width border flooring board.
Sand a micro bevel on these cut edges as well.
By installing the floor with random joist spacing you will achieve an overall nicer looking installation.
Borders in our photo example can be used from contrasting hardwoods to define an area.
Once the border is complete continue around the room installing the rows of the apron and scribing around heat vents and registers.
It s a level of artistry that you would expect to find only in a turn of the century mansion.
Installing hardwood flooring borders.
Installing a hardwood floor is one of the most striking home improvements you can do.
Aside from hardwood medallions and other designs seen on other pages borders of any design simple and intricate are possible.
Use a table saw to rip the accent strips.
Hardwood flooring installation is a project that a moderately skilled do it yourselfer can typically accomplish with beautiful results.
Installing a border and feature strip.
Designs without using prefabricated products include narrow one board borders photo right.
Incorporating a border of contrasting color and or species.