1. The starting point.
After determining the starting point, mark a straight line on the construction paper using a chalk line.
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1. Marking with chalk line.
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4. Starting the Blind Nailing.
Again using a drill, prepare 45° face nail holes in the crotch on the top of the tongue.
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4. Drilling the 45° holes.
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2. Drilling 90° hole for the first strip.
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3. Fastening the first strip.
Using a hammer and nail punch, nail down the first strips. Space the nails 20 to 25 cm (8-10”) apart.
Spacers and wedges can be used to ensure that the first strip stays properly aligned.
5. Fastening the nail.
Hammer in the nail with the claw hammer through the hole in the tongue created in Step 4.
6. Setting the nail.
Countersink all nails to ensure the most uniform tongue and groove surface possible.
This will make placement of the next strip easier.
Use the “Blind Nailing” technique for the first 2 rows of flooring.
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2. Preparing the first strip.
Make sure to leave at least a 2cm (3/4") gap next to the wall to allow for expansion.
The baseboard will hide this gap. Using a drill, prepare 90° holes in the first strip.
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3. Nailing the first strip at 90°.
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5. Blind nailing the first strip at 45°.
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6. Setting the nail at 45°.
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