# How to Level a Subfloor Using a Wood Floor Edger
Things You'll Need
- Deck screws
- Screwdriver
- Vacuum
- Straight edge
- Pencil
- Plastic sheeting
- Floor edger
- Coarse sanding discs
Instructions
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Remove loose nails or screws from the subfloor before beginning. Secure squeaking flooring to the floor joists using deck screws. Vacuum debris from the floor.
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Check the level of the subfloor. Place a long straight-edge on the floor. Run the straight-edge across the floor checking for raised areas. Mark any high spots with a pencil.
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Cover doorways, closets and heat vents with plastic sheeting for protection from dust particles.
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Attach the sandpaper disc to the bottom of the edger. Be sure that the edger is not plugged in when you are attaching the sandpaper.
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Plug in the edger. Turn it on and sand the high areas using a circular motion. Sand until the areas are level with the surrounding floor. Keep the edger moving as you sand. Change the sandpaper as needed.
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Vacuum the dust from the floor when you are satisfied that the floor is level.
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