Measure the size of the room to determine how much vinyl plank flooring to purchase.
More than 2 blanks when leaving floor.
Minwax fast drying polyurethane minwax helmsman spar urethane.
Install an 80 grit sanding belt on a belt sander.
The level shouldn t be off by more than 3 16 inch 0 48 cm any minor deviations you happen to discover shouldn t impact the stability of the finished floor.
Factors that can cause problems.
For a water based finish use minwax polycrylic protective finish.
The less than three rule.
If the angle is more severe use a 3 8 or 1 2 inch piece of scrap.
2 4 hours depending on color.
To darken the color apply a second coat after 2 4 hours time dependent on color.
This includes walls permanent cabinets pipes etc.
Place a clamp on both ends to keep the workpiece stable and secure.
29 wood tones click link below to see colors.
If the floor is more than 3 16 inch 0 48 cm off level at any point further compounding or sanding may be necessary.
Typically expansion gaps are about 1 4 to 1 2 and are left around all vertical obstructions.
2 4 hours depending on color.
Having more than two different types of floors colliding with one another is confusing to the eyes and may make your space seem cluttered or mismatched.
And as you have already stated you have a family of 5 that is going to be hard to move out.
Try to ensure your measurements are as accurate as possible then buy about 10 to 20 percent more flooring than you believe you will need.
So take the time now to identify when that existing hardwood is going to need the sand refinish.
A 1 4 gap between 6 inch wide boards can give as much as 1 2 total gap if the boards are installed damp or wet and then dry out a bit more than desired as your question suggests.
What i really can t figure out is that the bedroom floor directly above the living room is only 1 2 out of level.
When making your design choices do not exceed more than two different types of material per floor of your home.
I usually can feel it too i don t know if it was the long empty narrow room and the biege carpet that threw my depth perception off or that my right leg is now more than a 1 2 shorter than my left.
This will ensure you have enough planks to floor the entire room as well as extras for cutting or future replacements.
However the risk of buckling or of loss of drainage when the boards are fully expanded in wet weather is perhaps the determining concern.
Maintaining a controlled indoor environment is not only pleasant for you it s nice for your floor as well.