Markfothebeast
Active Member
New member here and first time installing solid hardwood flooring.
-3/4" x 2-1/4" W Unfinished Hickory Flooring
-Variously Sized
This flooring was bought from an Amish mill in Wisconsin so there's no name brand manufacturer with recomendations on installation.
The Issue: I'm sure I'll have several questions but the main problem is that the boards are bowed. This is making it difficult to start the first few rows. Is it possible to use a couple flooring ratchet straps to pull the first row tight against a 2x4? Are there any suggested methods out there to straighten the first several boards in the starting rows before install?
-3/4" x 2-1/4" W Unfinished Hickory Flooring
-Variously Sized
This flooring was bought from an Amish mill in Wisconsin so there's no name brand manufacturer with recomendations on installation.
The Issue: I'm sure I'll have several questions but the main problem is that the boards are bowed. This is making it difficult to start the first few rows. Is it possible to use a couple flooring ratchet straps to pull the first row tight against a 2x4? Are there any suggested methods out there to straighten the first several boards in the starting rows before install?