How To Install Laminate Flooring For Dummies

Lay a loose plank of your new flooring upside down against the door casing over a piece of the underlayment and saw off the bottom of the casing.

How to install laminate flooring for dummies.

You put the tongue of the piece of laminate into the groove and tap the other side of the block with a hammer thereby applying force without mangling the tongue. Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room. If you are installing the flooring below grade or in a room like a basement with high humidity or moisture lay down a vapor barrier before you install the flooring. Place unopened packages of laminate flooring in the room or rooms in which they are to be installed.

I don t know if there s a name for that tool but i would think any place that sells laminate flooring ought to have them and should be able to offer you some tips. They should acclimate for at least 48 hours. In this video i am showing how to install laminate flooring for the first time. Step 1 let the boards acclimate.

This should be done at least 48 hours before the laminate boards are placed so they have time to adjust to the temperature and humidity. Doing so enables you to slide the new planks underneath the casing. This will minimize shrinkage or expansion when they react to room temperature and humidity step 2 check for moisture levels.