How to Remove Hardwood Floor
Map out the removal area.. Lay down tarps to control the spread of dust and debris.. Equip with the proper safety gear.
Steps
1
Map out the removal area.
Map out the removal area.
2
Lay down tarps to control the spread of dust and debris.
Lay down tarps to control the spread of dust and debris.
3
Equip with the proper safety gear.
Equip with the proper safety gear.
4
Saw the boards into small sections 3 feet (0.91 m) wide.
Saw the boards into small sections 3 feet (0.91 m) wide.
5
Use a pry bar to pull up the boards.
Use a pry bar to pull up the boards.
6
Dispose of the old flooring.
Dispose of the old flooring.
7
Pick up remaining nails and staples.
Pick up remaining nails and staples.
8
Clean your work area thoroughly.
Clean your work area thoroughly.
9
Cut one board in half lengthwise.
Cut one board in half lengthwise.
10
Pry up the remaining boards individually.
Pry up the remaining boards individually.
11
Extract all nails and staples.
Extract all nails and staples.
12
Clean and store the salvaged wood.
Clean and store the salvaged wood.
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