Flooring board on logs - step by step instructions from preparation to finishing

Any construction or major repairs of the premises include floor arrangement.Despite the wide range of products that can be used for this purpose, as the "finish" coating in most cases (for residential buildings) the owners prefer wood.On its positive qualities, and above all, environmentally friendly, says a lot.

main type of products for the finishing of floors, was and remains a board.With her work much easier, so you can all the events (with some skill and respect for the rules of installation) to hold their own.This allows significantly save money, since it does not have to pay the hired professionals.

Laying boards it with their own hands, in our opinion, is another significant "plus", which many people do not consider.Let's look at this problem from the standpoint of further exploitation.Wood gradually "getting rid" of moisture (as it is present in any of the wood, even the the dried), or say in such cases, there is a "shrinkage" of the material.Changing the geometry of the board leads to the formation of cracks, there is creaking floorboards start to "climb".It can be a long time to list all the possible surprises.

But nuance is that the process of "shrinkage" can take a long time sometimes.This depends on the local conditions (temperature and humidity in the room, ventilation, specific surface treatment of floors and a number of points), and on the characteristics of use (for example, the degree of loading).By the way, and the probable marriage in any blanks, which was noticeable during installation, it can also occur after a while.From this, unfortunately, no one is immune.

But if the owner did everything himself, from beginning to end, with knowledge of the matter, and the reason for any arisen "malfunction", he identified and removed fairly quickly, unassisted, at any appropriate time.We are so elaborated on this issue to become "clear" all the "pitfalls" that accompany the work of laying the planks for the floor.Therefore, the strict implementation of all the recommendations necessary.Do not neglect the conduct of this or that, at first glance, even the insignificant operation.

There are several key planks mounting techniques, one of which we will consider.But first, let us note, on any surface, you can stack them (what you need to prepare a "framework»):

• «rough sex";
• concrete, cement, self-leveling screed (about it read here);
• plywood, chipboard sheets, or other flat surface.

Regardless of which method is chosen, it is necessary to determine the suitability of the "basics".This is especially important if the board is supposed to be laid or concrete screed (w / w slab "fill").The point, again, in particular wood to absorb moisture.It is necessary to determine whether or not dried out enough "base".After evaporation of the liquid takes place in the upward direction.Therefore, do laying planks on crude base is impossible.

Check film

part of the surface is covered with polyethylene, and the edges on the perimeter glued to the substrate (eg, tape).The task - completely seal the site.If the coupler (or concrete) insufficiently dried out, then about 12 - 24 hours (depending on the room temperature) on the inner side of the film will moisture droplets.

piece of rubber

the same Principle.This "mat" goes to the floor, and on top - any cargo.If after the specified time formed the spot, the basis is still damp in this place.

What to consider when laying board

No matter how the installation will be carried out of the board, it is necessary to carry out some additional activities.Their expediency determined by local conditions.We simply list them.

Substrate preparation

it will not be available after laying planks.So you should be warned beforehand about its integrity.This is especially important for apartments in multi-storey buildings.It should be understood that any gap unsealed butt - a "path", which goes out of the room warm and penetrating sounds.Consequently, the base must not only clean of debris, but also to wash (if it is concrete).Then they will see all its defects.By the way, many of these for some reason neglected, absolutely not thinking about the importance of this step.

Hydro- and steam

about the necessity of this makes no sense to speak.First, the timber needs to breathe.Secondly, even the risk of accidental flooding neighbors underlying floor is minimized.By the way, such a small "nuisance" often entails considerable financial losses in the form of monetary compensation for the material damage.

Warming

For owners of private housing it can significantly save on heating and for the residents of the first floor - avoid drafts and cold floors.

When choosing a method of covering everything from boards to take into account all these factors.Consider the most common and easily workable method.

laying planks using lag

Such a method is, perhaps, the only drawback, though he and the relative - decrease in height of the room (the thickness of the boards and the lag).But the benefits are more than enough, especially since this method is much simpler.According to the thickness of the logs selected based on pre-finishing and material for insulation.It is desirable to use solid bars rather than "components."

mounting Features

• advance all wood should be dried and processed spetssostavami (flame retardants and antiseptics);
• interval lags determined by the thickness of the board.The thinner it is, the more put and support.In addition, taking into account the specifics of the premises and the "loading" of the sexes.For example, the presence (or absence) of the heavy furniture and the like;
• must take into account that the boards are laid perpendicular to the joists.And how to lay them, it depends on several factors: the location of doors, windows and room lighting;
• mounting lag is produced depending on the basics - screws (with plugs), nails, landing on a solution or mastic.The main thing is that all their upper surfaces are located in a strictly horizontal.It is easy to check by means of level (construction) and a long rail, which is placed on top in different directions.So it is possible to determine any bias.To eliminate it, you can, for example, shoe wedges or use another method of alignment;
• fixing screws made of boards.It's much better than nails, as might have one of them later changed.Such fasteners simply unscrewed;
• if stacking is done on the old board, then it is perpendicular.When you save a location on the direction of the floorboards "rough" sex should fill plywood;
• tight fitting boards together is done with the help of the stop bar or a piece of board.

final stage - polishing coating and installing baseboards on the perimeter.This is followed by a further cladding (linoleum flooring, coating paint formulations).

Other techniques include careful alignment of the base.It is quite complex and painstaking work, which has a lot of nuances.In addition, all activities are carried out in different ways, depending on the material "fundamentals" and financial capacity owners of housing.

Practical advice

• Do not start laying the boards immediately after their acquisition.Experts recommend to bring them into the room and leave it for a couple of days.The material must "get used" to the microclimate, which was established in the room.If the arrangement of the sexes is made in the "new building", this work will start after the installation of windows and doors.
• when laying on the joists, it is desirable to use a timber equipped with a device allowing to adjust the height.This will greatly facilitate the process of leveling the surface.