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Putting in hardwood floors might seem hard if it’s your first time with a flooring project. But with good planning, the right tools, and following steps, even DIY folks can get great, professional results.
This guide will help you through each part of the process — from getting your area ready to placing the last plank — so you can install hardwood floors easily and confidently.
Key Summary
DIY hardwood flooring installation typically costs $3 to $8 per sq ft (materials + tools)
Professional installation adds $4 to $10 per sq ft in labor, bringing the total to $7 to $18 per sq ft
Key steps: Acclimate flooring, prep subfloor, choose installation method, stagger seams, maintain expansion gaps
Common methods: Nail-down (solid wood), glue-down (engineered on concrete), floating (click-lock engineered)
Essential tools: Moisture meter, flooring nailer or adhesive, spacers, tapping block, miter saw, pry bar, level, knee pads
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