My Floor Is Uneven How Can Even Out My Furniture

Uneven floors are rarely caused by problems with the floor itself.

My floor is uneven how can even out my furniture.

Position the leveling strip on the floor and see if the top edge of the strip checks out as level. When complete this will be a spacer that bridges the gap. Before you can do a good job of installing wood laminate or any other flooring you need a good subfloor to start out with. A floor that is uneven in spots but does not have an even slope across the entire floor is likely to be caused by bulging or loose plywood that has been used for your sub flooring.

You may need to rip up and replace existing plywood or simply tack the existing plywood down more securely. If your furniture looks uneven or rattles when you touch it it needs to be leveled. Luckily leveling the floor is an easy process. If your furniture isn t adjustable you can level it temporarily with shims or install adjustable feet for a long term solution.

Here are some things to consider when your subfloor is uneven. Step 1 check the legs on the piece of furniture. If the floor beams and joists are made from wood like the ones above a crawl space they will usually bend rather than crack. Many pieces of furniture have adjustable legs you can use for an immediate fix.

If your floors are slanted you can level the furniture in your home in several different ways. The cause is usually settling or shifting of the foundation underneath the floors. Some types of furniture have adjustable legs that you can manipulate by. Dealing with uneven floors is a part of the trade when installing flooring.

Fortunately leveling is a simple task. Adjust the strip as needed.