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Hardwood Floors by Don Bollinger click to enlarge

Hardwood Floors

Don Bollinger
A comprehensive handbook on the labor-intensive business of installing, leveling, filling and finishing a fine hardwood floor. Check out our "Videos and DVDs" section for companion Bollinger items.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Why Install a Hardwood Floor?

2. Materials, Estimating, & Tools

3. Preparation & Underlayment

4. Strip & Plank: Layout

5. Installation

6. Strip & Plank: Layout & Installation

7. Parquet: Layout & Installation

8. Sanding & Finishing

144 pgs, 8x10, 182 illus, softcover
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