If you've decided to install new bamboo flooring in your home and don't intend to pay someone else to do the installation, you'll want to be sure you have all the right tools to get the job done right. Here's a list of the basic you'll need to have handy. Write down this list and check them off as you put them in the tool box.
Circular Saw - This is the round saw that's used for cutting the floor boards themselves.
Screwdriver - for removing and tightening screws.
Electric Drill and drill bits - This is for drilling starter holes for nails and screws. If using a hand screwdriver is too time consuming you can also get screwdriver bit attachments for your drill.
Hammer - For general nailing.
Prybar - For removing any damaged pieces but also used for holding the final board in position while nailing it down.
Butt Chisel - Great for removing the baseboards along the walls.
Putty Knife - Useful if you need to use wood putty or any adhesives.
Nailset - This has a smaller point on the end. You hit it with a hammer to drive the nail deeper than the wood surface. You would then fill in those holes and stain or paint to match. Sometimes they are left open if it's a deliberate part of the design.
Tape Measure - For measuring the length of rooms, boards, anything. Essential in the initial design, also helpful when cutting boards to be sure they are the appropriate length. Remember to measure twice, cut once.
Chalk Line or Laser Line - this marks the line against which you are working or aligning boards. A chalk line actually snaps down a line of true chalk. If you don't want the mess of that you can upgrade to a laser line which shoots a beam of light along your chosen path.
Carpenter's Square - this is for general use to make sure edges are square and line up with each other. Also useful in the initial design.
For more information about installing bamboo flooring or on purchasing discount bamboo flooring please visit our website.
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Circular Saw - This is the round saw that's used for cutting the floor boards themselves.
Screwdriver - for removing and tightening screws.
Electric Drill and drill bits - This is for drilling starter holes for nails and screws. If using a hand screwdriver is too time consuming you can also get screwdriver bit attachments for your drill.
Hammer - For general nailing.
Prybar - For removing any damaged pieces but also used for holding the final board in position while nailing it down.
Butt Chisel - Great for removing the baseboards along the walls.
Putty Knife - Useful if you need to use wood putty or any adhesives.
Nailset - This has a smaller point on the end. You hit it with a hammer to drive the nail deeper than the wood surface. You would then fill in those holes and stain or paint to match. Sometimes they are left open if it's a deliberate part of the design.
Tape Measure - For measuring the length of rooms, boards, anything. Essential in the initial design, also helpful when cutting boards to be sure they are the appropriate length. Remember to measure twice, cut once.
Chalk Line or Laser Line - this marks the line against which you are working or aligning boards. A chalk line actually snaps down a line of true chalk. If you don't want the mess of that you can upgrade to a laser line which shoots a beam of light along your chosen path.
Carpenter's Square - this is for general use to make sure edges are square and line up with each other. Also useful in the initial design.
For more information about installing bamboo flooring or on purchasing discount bamboo flooring please visit our website.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alana_Tanner
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