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Installing hardwood flooring may seem intimidating at first, especially if you’ve never tackled a flooring project before. But with the right preparation, tools, and a step-by-step approach, even DIYers can achieve stunning, professional-looking results.
This guide will walk you through every stage of the process — from prepping your space to laying the final plank — so you can install hardwood floors with confidence and ease.
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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