How to Lay a Cork Floor
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Shopping List
Supplies You Will Need
1. FLOORINGMeasure the square footage of your space, then add 10 percent to that number to account for off cuts.
2. MOLDINGto mask the expansion gap
3. 1/2-INCH SPACERSYou can make these by cutting up a scrap piece of plywood.
4. 4D FINISH NAILSto fasten the show molding
5. POLYETHYLENE SHEETINGto act as a moisture barrier if youa re installing the flooring over concrete
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Tools List
Tools You Will Need
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Straightedge and clamps
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Jigsaw,
to cut flooring -
Flush-cutting backsaw,
or ryoba saw, to trim door casings -
Hammer or mallet
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Pry bar
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Miter box and drill/driver,
to cut and install shoe molding)
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