8 Essential Tools for Professional Hardwood Flooring Installation

1. 8 Essential Tools for Professional Hardwood Flooring Installation

2. Safety Goggles Eye injuries can occur when you least expect it. You never know when a piece of wood or metal, or a bead of finishing material will hit you in the eye causing temporary or permanent damage.

3. Dust Mask and Vapor Respirators Sanding or applying finish requires the use of a respirator. Failure to use one can cause inflammation of the nasal tract, tightness of the chest, shortness of breath, dizziness, asthma, and mucosa irritations.

4. Work Safety Boots The dangers to your feet are obvious. When you select a boot (athletic shoes are not acceptable) here are some features to consider.

5. Heavy Gloves Now that your feet and knees are protected, protect your hands and fingers as well. Heavy work gloves with reinforced fingertips should a last long time.

6. TapeTape Measure Measure A tape measure is an inexpensive tool every installer should have. It’s best to invest in one that you can read easily, is retractable and has a hook at the end to stay in place.

7. Knee Pads Since you will be spending some of your time on your knees, knee pads will prevent strain and pain. Use contractor-grade pads made of cloth that are adjustable and fit well.

8. Ear Plugs or Ear Muffs Prolonged exposure to loud noise, especially when using certain types of power equipment, can result in hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the noise levels from a wide variety of power saws are over 100 decibels

9. Feather Boards Whenever you use a table saw, use the feather board to push the stock past cutting edge. The feather board not only creates a smoother cut, but also protects your hands from kickback and from getting too close to the blade.

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