My attic has tongue and groove planking down as the floor, and I need to do some work up there. I'd like to only remove a couple planks in the middle of the field, rather than pulling up half the floor to get to the point where I need access.
The planks are nailed down (face nailed), and there is not a large enough gap between them to get any type of saw in to cut the tongues (nothing thicker than a razor will fit). The floor will have to be put back together when I'm done, so I don't want to do too much damage when removing the boards.
How can I remove a few boards in the middle of the floor, without damaging any of the planks (too bad)?
Best Answer
If you really want to try to save the plank, BMitch's instructions for removal are spot on but instead of a circular saw, get yourself one of these babies:
The square blade shown here will give you clean end cuts, and for your long run, this blade will be your friend:
You'll get very straight, TIGHT cut lines along the seams, be practically invisible when all is back in place.