Wide Hardwood Floor

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Wide Hardwood Floor
Installing hardwood floor...what to do if some pieces are curved a bit?

We bought prefinished white oak 3 1/2" wide boards. Should be the good stuff. My handy husband plans to do the install and wants to know what you do if you get boards that aren't straight. Like if some curve, do you nail them down or how do you get them to go in? Need advice from the experienced ones. Thanks!

1 st 2 are right on the money. If your renting a nailer get an air driven one since those are activated on how hard you hit them.. Most boards will go in w/ a slight hit . Ones w/ those slight curves will take a harder hit and a few extra nails(staples) These nailers come both ways so check if your manufacturer will allow staples.. ( most do now)

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