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How to Change the Flooring of Your Room from Tile to Wood

How to Change the Flooring of Your Room from Tile to Wood

🛠️ How to Change the Flooring of Your Room from Tile to Wood

Thinking of upgrading your room from cold tiles to warm wood flooring? Great choice! Wood floors bring timeless beauty and comfort to any space. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to remove your old tile flooring and install new wood flooring—step by step.

🧰 Tools & Materials You’ll Need (Available at ToolUSA!)

  • Floor scraper

  • Hammer & pry bar

  • Chisel

  • Oscillating multi-tool

  • Safety goggles & gloves

  • Dust mask

  • Underlayment (foam or felt)

  • Wood flooring (engineered or hardwood)

  • Tape measure

  • Chalk line

  • Flooring spacers

  • Rubber mallet

  • Table saw or circular saw

  • Flooring nailer or adhesive (depending on type)

  • Broom or shop vac

👟 Step 1: Prep the Room

  • Remove all furniture.

  • Take off baseboards using a pry bar.

  • Ensure the power is off to any tools you'll be using.

🔨 Step 2: Remove the Old Tile Flooring

  • Start with a chisel and hammer to loosen a few tiles.

  • Use a floor scraper or pry bar to lift remaining tiles.

  • Wear your dust mask and goggles—it gets messy!


💪 Step 3: Remove Thinset & Clean the Surface

  • Use an oscillating multi-tool or floor grinder to remove leftover mortar/thinset.

  • Sweep or vacuum the area thoroughly.

🧱 Step 4: Check & Level the Subfloor

  • Ensure subfloor is even and dry.

  • Use a level to find dips or high spots.

  • Apply a leveling compound if needed and let it dry.


🧼 Step 5: Lay Down the Underlayment

  • Roll out your underlayment foam or felt.

  • Tape seams securely.

  • Trim edges cleanly using a utility knife.


🪵 Step 6: Start Installing Wood Flooring

  • Start in a straight corner, lay first row with spacers against the wall.

  • Use a rubber mallet to tap boards tightly together.

  • Cut pieces as needed with a table saw or circular saw.


🔩 Step 7: Nail or Glue Down Flooring

  • For nail-down: Use a flooring nailer every 6–8 inches.

  • For glue-down: Apply adhesive with a notched trowel and press planks firmly.

🔚 Step 8: Finish the Edges & Clean Up

  • Reinstall baseboards and thresholds.

  • Clean your floor with a dry microfiber cloth.

  • Wait 24–48 hours before placing furniture back.


✅ Final Tips:

  • Acclimate wood flooring to the room’s temp for 2–3 days before installing.

  • Always stagger joints between planks for strength and style.

  • Use knee pads—you’ll thank yourself!