I'm getting prices to have a 2,100 ft. home built and will have approx. 1,800 sq. ft. of wood floor in the house (The rest will be tile) I'm looking at glued down engineered flooring and want to do the install myself. Because I have other projects planned I will be getting a table saw and a chop saw. I know for the floor install I'll need what I believe is called a jamb saw. (hopefully I can rent this) Any other power tools I'll need? (I know I'll need a chalk line or laser and a notched trowel)

Thanks!
Trey

Yes, about twenty years experience gluing wood to slabs would help alot.

Needing experience is a given so I didn't ask about that, I asked specifically what power tools I might need. Thanks for your insight though.

If you have trouble locating a jamb saw you could use an oscillating multi-tool to do your undercuts, notching, removing drywall compound from sub-floor, etc. You can buy them for not a lot of $ and they are really a handy tool to have for lots of different projects.

Yes, I'd buy the multi-tool, because it can come in handy for many different things. Fein brand was the original design, and it's a great tool, but there are at least two other manufacturers that make them now.

I was curious as to whether you could rent a jamb saw. I called Hertz tool rental, and they don't carry them, but a local one-location rental company did have them.
That was the same company that rents Hummel and Pro-sand machines, so they cater to contractors.

This may help...

http://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/instal ... -start.htm

I think I'll make some improvements on that page like I did here...

http://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/repair ... -floor.htm

Considering it's such a large layout my main tools page may also be helpful, particularly the tools for preparation..critical!

http://www.hardwoodinstaller.com/tools/general.htm

Some Home Depot's have them for four hours or by the day. Full day is $30 and I buy the blade. Existing blade used by last renter is still in saw and might be usable. (I'd pay the $16 for a new blade and knock out all my cuts in one day)

Very helpful! Thanks!

Trey

I'm getting a sliding chop saw for doing my stairs. I have a table saw but it's at my sons house. Won't really need it if I get the chop saw.

Not one of your questions but if installing on a concrete slab I would get an expert to determine if it needs to he floated. Doing a good float requires a lot of experience. If you do it yourself then the tool list will grow.

You might want a hand miter saw if you install under the base molding. I had a contractor do that when they floored my den. I prefer making miters using hand saws (old school). Mike

Moisture testing slab, detecting any sealers or bond breakers, flatness, type of patch and type of adhesive is critical to the performance of the installation. Oh and don't forget about the profile of the surface ie; csp-2 -3.