Nail down with 2 16 gauge every six.
How to install solid hickory flooring.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select.
Do not use an underlayment clean the sub floor and apply an urethan glue lines tube on the bottom of every board.
Engineered hickory flooring is made from plywood that is covered in a thin layer of real hickory wood on top.
Use the traditional underlayment aquabay b and lay the hickory ontop of that.
Like most wood flooring hickory is sold in both solid and engineered forms.
For instance solid hardwood flooring is typically nailed down during installation while tongue and groove engineered flooring is usually clicked together or completely glued down.
Hardwood floors are durable beautiful and a great diy project.
The hardness makes cutting and sanding a bit challenging and the dense grain further complicates staining and finishing efforts.
5 wide solid 3 4 hickory hardwood install help.
Hickory s density does make it challenging to install.