Tools & Accessories
Some of the essential tools and accessories you need to have when laying a new floor are all waiting for you. We help you buy the tools that will be most useful to you.
What are Tools & Accessories for Flooring?
When installing hardwood flooring, a table saw is an essential tool. Unlike hand saws, which can cause damage to the boards, a table saw makes clean, straight cuts. It also prevents dust and noise. It is lightweight and easy to carry around, making it a great option for people who do not want to deal with electricity.
A combination square is a multi-purpose carpenter’s tool that gives a precise reference at 90 degrees and 45 degrees. Its blade can be extended or retracted and can be locked to ensure accuracy. Moreover, it functions as a depth gauge and marking guide. These flooring tools are commonly used in an installation.
When laying new flooring, you may need to remove existing floorboards or repair a slab, so you can smooth out the surface. In addition, you might need to replace loose floorboard nails. You may also need baseboard and shoe moulding, as they can give your flooring a more finished look.
A hammer is another essential tool for flooring installation. It should have a comfortable handle, which is necessary when driving nails at the surface of the hardwood flooring. The hammer should be heavy enough to pound the nails in firmly.
The flooring tools and accessories are the tools that are needed to install or change the floor.
They can be classified into four categories:
- Tools for installation: Hammer, drill, saws, etc.
- Tools for maintenance: Brushes, knives, vacuum cleaners, etc.
- Tools for repair and replacement: Screwdrivers, nails, tapes and so on.
- Accessories: The screws and nails are the kinds of accessory that is needed when installing the floor.
