I have an 8′ x 4′ room that is 2″ out of square (46″ to 48″). It has only a 3/4″ subfloor and no finished floor as of yet. This room is in the basement of an old cabin that I am attempting to renovate. It is adjacent to an 8′ x 16′ room on one side and a 3′ x 8′ room on the other side. The three sections are open to each other and at 3 different heights.
Any suggestions on how to put a finished wood floor on top of the unsquare sub floor? This room is open space between a utility room and a game / entertainment room. Will I be one of the few that will notice the 2″ ? It was suggested that I install a “mosiac floor” but it’d like to stick to wood.
Thanks in advance.
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Two thoughts:
Install 4 ft lengths of wood, so the strips go the short direction (no joints). The difference in length won't be too noticable.
If you have to run the wood the long way, use the widest boards possible at the walls. If you taper a board from 5" to 3" it will be less noticeable than tapering from 2" to zero. Even better, snap a chalk line down the imaginary middle, and taper each board 1", still using wide boards.
Do it right, or do it twice.
Great ideas! Thanks a lot.
SteveTelling the truth means not having to remember. -- Twain
Or run the flooring diagonally, make sure you like the look though.
I like diagonal. It would certainly add to the already interesting layout.
Thanks for your time...
SteveTelling the truth means not having to remember. -- Twain