Finishing of any surface begins with preparatory measures. Regardless of which material for the cladding is chosen, it is necessary to prepare an even basis for its installation. With all the nuances of arrangement of the so-called "clean" flooring of the wooden floor, we will understand this article.
- Do not confuse the definition of "finishing coat" and "finishing floor".In most cases, this is not the same thing.
- Further presentation of the material implies that the roughing floor and protective layers( heat and waterproofing) are already installed.
Wood flooring options
board In most cases, this kind of technology is chosen in private houses. In this case, a double( rough + finish) board flooring is obtained, which differs not only in increased strength, but also in relatively low heat losses( any wood is a good heat insulator).
Naturally, the board is selected only for edging, since it is unlikely to be able to produce high-quality surface treatment at home in the home - this requires experience, a suitable tool, a separate room and, importantly, time.
Requirements for boards
- Thickness - within 50, width - about 150( mm).
- Only shpuntovannye, any species.
Stowage order
On the back of the board, the wood is sampled, along the entire length of the sample. Such "blowouts" ensure a natural circulation of air under the floorboards, thereby reducing the risk of putrefactive processes.
Single-row laying of the board - directly on the logs( processed according to this instruction).
If the floor is planned double - on the "rough" board.
The fixing of the boards is made by screws or special brackets. 
How the extreme boards are stacked, is shown in the picture:
Feature - all floorboards are arranged so that on adjacent samples the arcs of the annual rings are multidirectional( i.e., oriented in opposite directions).This specificity of mounting increases the durability and durability of the flooring.
The final step is the installation of skirting boards.
As an option - we use plates( sheets)
The choice is large - MDF, OSV, chipboard, multilayer plywood. The basis of all types of such products is wood.
Material requirements:
- Water resistance.
- "Ecological cleanliness".In this regard, it is not recommended to install floors from PSF plywood, as the resins used to glue veneer in this type of product are toxic. For a private house is unique - only plywood category FC( from budget options).
You can arrange such a flooring only in the back rooms, as even after painting or varnishing it will look "not very".Therefore, the listed materials are used for mounting the so-called dry screed, which is necessary for an ideal alignment of the substrate.
This is required for high-quality laying of floor coverings such as parquet( piece or board), tiles, laminate. This alignment technology is a separate topic. To whom this variant of a fair sex is pleasant more, can read corresponding article.
