How To Install Ceramic Laminate Flooring

The tile surface will be lower than the laminate surface.

How to install ceramic laminate flooring.

Snap the pieces of tile together. Put a small block of wood against the top of the new laminate piece opposite of the end connected to the corner piece. When you come to the end of the first row cut the length of plank needed to complete the row. Install the second plank next to the first by aligning the tongue into the groove and press the plank down to snap it in place.

Gently tap a hammer on this block to ensure the two laminate pieces are tightly fitted together. Underlayment installation most popular new seasons premiere october 1 watch new episodes on pbs starting oct. Consult with a flooring specialist at the place of purchase for the tiles for the best adhesive for the specific tile. Materials needed baseboard shoe molding finish nails hammer nail set wood putty block sander all purpose caulk trim paint paint brush.

Apply the new ceramic tiles with epoxy based adhesive. Use spacers to keep this laminate square in line with the first. This is a mixture of cement fine grain sand and water that will adhere the new tile to the old. When it comes to mortar latex or epoxy options are best for installing tile over tile.

Cut the tile using a. In this video i am showing how to install laminate flooring for the first time. See my flooring install playlist. Begin the first row of flooring by placing the planks with the tongue side facing the wall.