[header] How to remove hardwood floor [title] Map out the removal area. [step] Determine exactly how much flooring you need to pull up and where you'll start. You may want to do away with the entire floor and put in a new one, or you might decide to only remove a particular section in order to have carpet, tile or laminate installed to change the layout of your floorplan.
[header] How to remove hardwood floor [title] Map out the removal area. [step] Determine exactly how much flooring you need to pull up and where you'll start. You may want to do away with the entire floor and put in a new one, or you might decide to only remove a particular section in order to have carpet, tile or laminate installed to change the layout of your floorplan.
Having a clear idea in mind of how best to proceed will help you carry out the project more efficiently. [substeps] Generally, it's easiest to remove one or two central boards and work your way outward from there. Being as detailed as possible about how much flooring you need to remove can help make the process easier. [substeps] Dig into your map and determine what you'll need to remove from each floor. [substeps] Plan to remove as much flooring as possible in the area you plan to eliminate. [title] Create a grid design around the area. Whatever the case, have things like hardwood floors leveled and cleared out before you begin removal. [title] Determine how many pieces of hardwood to remove.