How to cut, lift and replace floorboards. Quick and easily

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

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[@andrewcotterill449]

Great to have shown a number of practical ways of removing the board in the first place. Very clearly presented, many thanks.

[@joemak100]

Best video bar none. Great that you showed more than one way and explained the hazards. Just come from another youtube video' how to cut floorboards' that was utterly shocking to say the least! Subscribed 👍

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

So sorry, I've only just seen this comment, don't know how I missed it. Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching and subscribing 👍🏼

[@SalikRafiq]

very helpful. I had a cracked board and wondered how I'd repair it. Your technique was very helpful with the drill and handsaw. Thx.

[@sjproductions3529]

Very detailed video man!! Definitely gives me a guide on how to remove old floorboards

[@emadroufail9281]

This is very helpful. Thank you and God bless you. You are an honest tutor.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing 👍🏼

[@alpses7726]

Great video, thanks for showing multiple ways of doing it and not just one method.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You're welcome 👍🏼

[@mozgren]

Thanks! The best I've seen so far and won't need to look further.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thank you for the nice comment. It's good to know you got what you needed from my video 👍🏼

[@denisbassom172]

Many thanks, best floorboard lifting video I have seen.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Wow, thanks for the nice comment 👍🏼

[@llordllama]

So useful - especially the multiple techniques for cutting. Not to mention I've got the same mini-circular saw, which makes this task even easier. 😀 Thank you!!!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You're welcome, the little circular saw is great

[@paulmason614]

Thanks for the two methods. I didn't have a circular saw. Depth check idea was excellent.

[@timmetcalfe5541]

Thanks

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thank you 👍🏼

[@johnmckenzie1623]

When I first started rewiring houses I used a floorboard saw, like a panel saw but with a curved blade, jesus! that was hard work. I then discovered you could do a really good job with a jigsaw angled backwards and fed in slowly, it does work. Now I have a minicircular saw and a multitool, unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) I don't rewire houses any more. Great video though, I've certainly watched a few of yours now.

[@jjmorich]

Thank you for showing multiple methods

[@paulduggan2]

I’m very grateful for this video, thank you 😊

[@JiMorrisful]

I’ve found that if your cutting floorboard it’s easier to cut through diagonally across the nails, that way you’ll never miss the joist. And if you’ve lifted lots it makes putting them back down easier as they will all piece together better. Only really works if there’s carpet going back on top though

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

That's a great tip. I have used that method in the past. 👍🏼

[@Levi-Tubman]

Just what I needed when deciding what tool to buy :D

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

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[@karenbarnes3321]

What a fab tutorial, huge help!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

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[@AhsanHaji]

High quality video. Many thanks

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You are welcome! 👍🏼

[@gsdbellaoneone9325]

THANK YOOUUU for this - such a clearly explained & helpful video! Showing the different tools that can be used was especially helpful. 👍

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You're very welcome, glad you found my video helpful. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to help me out 👍🏼

[@COFfelix]

Awesome video! Thanks heaps for taking the time make it and to explain the different methods. Legend.

[@htch207]

Great tutorial! I have tongue & groove floorboards, hopefully won't need to ever cut one as we have them sanded and oiled but you never know. 😁 Also the use of masking tape as a depth stop is a fantastic idea.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thanks. Yeah taking up finished floorboards is so much harder

[@biggles258]

Nice and clear and very helpful. Many thanks.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Glad you found my video helpful. Did it help you out? Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to help me out 👍🏼

[@jackhouldsworth8640]

Nice video mate. I'm surprised your Dewalt Multi Tool doesn't have a depth stop i have the same one and mine came with one. Keep the videos coming

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Mine did come with a depth stop but I forgot all about it 🤦‍♂️ I didn't like using it on my old multi tool so when it came with the Dewalt I just threw it in a drawer. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@jackhouldsworth8640]

What is your trade mate you seem to be good at all of them lol?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

@@jackhouldsworth8640 I am a cabinet maker by trade and I was taught to make fine furniture. But I have learned lots of other trades by doing houses up and not having the money to pay people. DIY has been my hobby since I was a kid and I am a massive tool geek.

[@jackhouldsworth8640]

Good stuff mate. You've inspired me to start doing my own plastering no reason I can't do it

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

@@jackhouldsworth8640 it's definitely worth having a go, it's saved me thousands £s 👍🏼

[@thomasobrien8850]

just watched 4-5 vids...just subscribed 👍

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Brilliant, views and subscribers have been going down lately, not sure why. So thanks for watching and subscribing and taking the time to comment. I appreciate it all 👍🏼

[@Stan_55UK]

Pretty much how we used to do them when wiring houses. Circ saw best, hand saw and flooring chisel if no circ saw on job. Seen loads of cut cables and pipes, where people have used jig saws (sawn off joist) and other methods. Also found boards where they have cut off the joist, then failed to put a suitable stretcher to hold the board, then they go through eventually. Thye have done this in a house that I am currently restoring. Also, the boards squeak when you walk on them after tongue is cut out, so in my own house, I screw battens to the underside (lengthways in line with board) to offer more support. If ever a chipboard floor is cut to access services, it squeaks really bad afterwards. I hate them.

[@martinwarner1178]

Good tuition. Thanks. Peace be unto you.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Glad you enjoyed my video 👍🏼

[@dgriffin6074]

One has a bit more control of the multi tool if the blade is rotated to 90 degrees.

[@ashleywrichardson]

Really helpful, thank you for this.

[@eddiebest1951]

Great video as always 👍👍👍

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thank you, glad you are enjoying them 👍🏼

[@jtsotherone]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You're welcome!

[@LANKY123]

Thanks, easy to follow and complete guide.

[@wainwrightay]

Not using the plunge tool was silly. I have circular saw marks all over my floor from a previous bodger, would not wish that on anyone!

[@michaelsheary2020]

Great vid!! Subscribed!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thanks for the sub!

[@LeighWinspear]

Reciprocating Saw. GOAT for this........;)

[@chinawalls1234]

Great video, thanks for explaining so well. Are all joists the same thickness?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Thanks. No they can vary in size depending on the property. Thanks for watching and if you'd like to subscribe to my channel that would be great 👍🏼

[@isLifeSimple]

Really useful video thanks

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You're welcome

[@merlloyd89]

Yea must agree with other comments. Clear helpful calm and well explained. 1 question, you said old floorboards are about 22mm my house is 27 year old with T&G floorboards. Would they be 22mm also ? Thanks xx 👍

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

They might be 22mm but they could be 18mm. Depends how cheap the builder was with materials. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to help me out 👍🏼

[@MarcusT86]

Glad to see you back with another video mate.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Life has been hectic with work, building an extension and my wife having a baby. But I'm still trying to make videos to build the channel up so maybe one day I can do it full time. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@MarcusT86]

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy no problem buddy. Even gave it a like, and I never like. Did it purely for making me aware of mini circular saws!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

@@MarcusT86 thanks for the like much appreciated. It helps the channel out with the KZbin algorithm 👍🏼 Mini circular saws are brilliant. But I'd recommend getting a cordless one. 👍🏼

[@MarcusT86]

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy thanks buddy! And congratulations on the baby! 👍🏼

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

@@MarcusT86 thanks mate 👍🏼

[@Chad-ski]

Good video. did you use any particular type of screws to tighten down the floorboards or will any do?

[@camishafi1]

I really like your dril method. Thanks for that .

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Glad you like it 👍🏼

[@drcl7429]

Confirmed much of what I thought. A pity most trades don't follow this.

[@jonneymendoza]

Great video

[@bonjoast]

My friend tells me that a Japanese Azebiki saw works really well. As does a standard floorboard saw.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

To be honest, in 20 odd years working on houses I've never seen anyone use a floorboard saw. The azebiki saw does look a beast though. These are just the methods that work well for me, there are probably hundreds of different ways. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video ,thanks

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@geoffsayers8736]

you can use the multi-tool just put a bit of tape on the blade at the depth or the floorboards

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Yeah that's another great way it just takes a little longer. Thanks for watching and don't forget to like and subscribe to help me out 👍🏼

[@darrenmcinerney2212]

Thanks very much 🙂👍👍.

[@andrecobb8938]

What if you don’t want to damage the adjacent boards? Can you circular saw close to the edges and then use a jigsaw perhaps?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Multi tool is probably best not jigsaw incase you go through a wire or pipe

[@beneardley1149]

I've got a cracked floorboard in the bedroom upstairs my landlord says if he replaces the floorboard he'd have to lift the carpet (obviously) amd then take ul all the boards from the wall to get to the broken one is that true or no? He said they all connect kind of how laminated flooring is done so you can't just lift up a middle board I just get a feeling he doesn't want to sort it

[@davesheffield3620]

Be careful because my floorboards are 18 mm , great video 👍

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Ok, thanks

[@1984rbarker]

Can you not put tape on the multi tool blade?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Yes you could

[@shoymagic]

Thank you!!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and please consider subscribing 👍🏼

[@martynjones8919]

Question. So you need to put services under there; however, I don’t want carpet back on I want wood floor! So the cuts you make would look atrocious! Is there a fix for that?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Find the ends of the board and lift the full board up 👍🏼

[@josephdutton.3133]

Bravo!

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@Flat-Five]

Does it matter that the tongue has now been broken/cutoff leaving a gap? Would this need to be fixed somehow?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

Not if there's carpet or flooring going over the top 👍🏼

[@Flat-Five]

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy ah thanks for the quick reply, thought as much but wanted to check. Great video

[@davidmarsden9800]

DeWalt do a depth stop as an accessory for their multitool.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

I had forgotten mine came with one but I didn't like it so I've never used it 🤦‍♂️ Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@ryk3899]

My dewalt multi tool came with a depth gauge

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

I had forgotten mine did too 🤦‍♂️ but I've never used it. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@leepartington6378]

Dealing with creaking floorboards is it to simply drive some extra screws in tightly as possible?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

The squeak comes from either the wood rubbing on the metal of a nail or the wood rubbing together so if the boards are screwed down tight then the squeak is eliminated. Just be careful not to screw through pipes or cables which should be in the middle of boards so you can screw either side of them.

[@leepartington6378]

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy thanks for your advice mate 👍

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

@@leepartington6378 you're welcome 👍🏼

[@crumbschief5628]

As someone now fixing decades of floor board abuse by the trades, I say don't let traders damage tongue and grooved floors, pay the extra to get a plasterer in and go through the ceiling. It gives better access to the trades person and a plasterer will make short work of patching in a panel that you will never walk on and hear it squeak or move, your carpets will not get a line appear where they work into a gap and dust will more likely go up the vacuum cleaner and not into the ceiling void. It's just cheaper and the sparky or plumber feels about to cover up the damage going through the floor.

[@tbotheman]

Spot on mate

[@markhoward5780]

Do you still get floorbaord saws , used one all the time back in the day 😁

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

I think you can still buy them but I've never seen anyone use one. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@aqf3365]

Excellent

[@jayjohal6892]

Where’s the mini circular tool from mate?

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

There is an Amazon link to it in the video description. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@jamesaldous3359]

Thanks for the video. Really useful. Do you reckon the Worx saw would be any good for cutting 27mm decking boards? Got a few jobs lined up - Skirting, decking, tearing down some cladding etc (max cut depth 27mm). Trying to get something that would be up to all of them on a budget. I'd been contemplating the 85mm saw on your link. Cheers

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

It would cut through them, it has about a 30mm cutting depth. The cordless version might struggle a little bit. But it is a brilliant saw and good value for money. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@jamesaldous3359]

@@spendtimesavemoneydiy Thank you

[@antoniogalluccio4213]

I didn't know there are tongue and groove floorboard in the UK like laminate flooring

[@aintnoplum]

What’s the best cheap tool to cut an inch bird for dummies 😅

[@mountainleopard5370]

On the first cut you went about an inch into the board next to it

[@liammullan2197]

It kind of breaks my heart a little bit seeing the circular saw cutting into both adjacent boards ;-)

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

If you saw the state of the rest of the boards you wouldn't feel so bad 👍🏼

[@garvielloken3929]

Nooice!!!

[@nafisagaffar8599]

Are you in Liverpool, can you come replace my floorboards please?

[@iantrott8874]

Good video but get some knee pads man. You'll miss them when they are gone.

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

It's too late for my knees 😢

[@anthonykinrade8642]

Why not buy a proper floorboard saw.....

[@SpealingMisteak]

Excellent video. Thankyou

[@273pankaj]

Great job,thankyou for sharing.

[@readrepairs]

Thanks

[@spendtimesavemoneydiy]

No problem

[@Delstyle101]

Thanks