Laying a teak floor is not difficult and can be done by anyone with basic DIY skills. Here are the steps you need to follow:
1. Measure the area where you will be laying the flooring and calculate how many boards you will need. Allow for extra boards in case of mistakes or cuts.
2. Lay down a moisture barrier if your subfloor is prone to dampness. This will protect your teak boards from warping or cupping.
3. Start laying the boards from one end of the room, working towards the door. Use spacers between each board to ensure uniform expansion gaps.
4. Secure the boards in place using finishing nails or screws driven into the tongue-and-groove joints. Be careful not to overdrive the fasteners and damage the wood surface.
5 . Fill in any gaps between the boards with wood filler, then sand smooth once dry . Finish off by vacuuming up all dust before applying a sealer or topcoat .