How Do You Remove Old Wood Floors?
Most hardwood floors will last several decades; 40 years is about the average. There will come a time when they will need to be replaced. When that time comes, it will seem like a daunting job to try and remove all the flooring, and it can be. There are certain factors to consider before beginning any wood floor removal. Determine what method was used to put the floor down in the first place. This is important, because it will let you know what you are up against. A floating floor is the easiest to deal with, but a glued-down floor is by far the most challenging. Decide what type of flooring you will put down after you have finished pulling up the old floor. If you are going to lay a floating floor, then you will get to skip Step 9. If you are gluing a floor down, it will require more effort and time from you. Start taking the existing floor apart by determining how thick the wood is. Set your circular saw to that depth and cut 1- to 2-foot squares in the floor. This is necessary if yo