Hardwood Flooring Tools
Whether you're installing hardwood floors or refinishing existing floors, having the proper hardwood flooring tools is the best way to ensure the success of your project. Here's a list of everything you need to complete you hardwood floor project. Does this Spark an idea?
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Installation Tools
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The hardwood flooring tools you'll need for installation are circular saw, tape measure, hammer, utility knife, pry bar, caulking gun, putty knife, long-handled floor scraper, drill/driver and straight edge.
Other Installation Materials
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Of course, in addition to hardwood flooring tools, you may also need these materials, depending on your method of installation: floor boards and molding, vapor barrier, underlayment, rags, pencil, yard broom, damp sponge, wood floor glue, vacuum cleaner, 1/2-inch wood spacers and leveling compound.
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Refinishing Tools
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If you're refinishing your floor, you'll need a different set of hardwood flooring tools. They are drum sander, vibrating sander (or orbital sander), edge sander, sandpaper (buy this where you rent/buy the sanders) and long-handled rollers.
Other Refinishing Materials
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In addition to the hardwood flooring tools, you'll also need these refinishing supplies: wide broom, polyurethane finish (or the less popular floor wax), brushes, wood stain, rags, vacuum and gloves.
Refinishing Safety Supplies
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Refinishing hardwood floors is a loud and dusty job. In addition to the hardwood flooring tools, you'll also want dust masks and ear plugs.
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