When putting in baseboards after putting in a floating wooden ground, it may be difficult after we are advised NOT to push down onto the flooring as a result of it might prohibit free motion. As an installer of conventional wooden flooring, we’d usually push down on the bottom to eradicate gaps. However with floating wooden flooring installations, there must be motion. NWFA Set up Tips and most producers’ directions are actually asking for 1/16” hole between base, jambs, and casing, to permit the ground to proceed floating freely, with out being pinched to the ground.

We use drywall shims which might be 2” extensive and three’ or longer. They’re cardboard and simple to make use of, and reuse. We use one or two collectively laid below the baseboards whereas we’re putting in them. Now, we are able to push down barely when nailing them up, then slide the shims out and we’ve a reasonably straight and constant hole or house. The floated wooden ground stays free shifting.

The hole wanted with baseboards or when undercutting jambs and (or) casing needs to be defined throughout any conversations along with your buyer in case you are doing this work.

For extra details about floating wooden flooring installations, try the NWFA’s Set up Tips at nwfa.org/technical-guidelines/.