How To Install Snap Together Plank Flooring

Use small sections of planks as spacers to hold the flooring away from the wall about 1 4 inch image 1.

How to install snap together plank flooring.

How to install hardwood flooring that snaps into place. The spacers will allow for natural expansion to occur around the perimeter of the floor after installation. It snaps together by lining up the planks at an angle and then flattening out the row being installed image 2. Using a table saw rip the boards for the first row to remove the tongue.

This will ensure the joints between planks in a row are staggered from the joints in adjoining rows image 1. Snap and lock wood flooring is designed for easy installation. The laminated flooring in this project has a soundproof backing and textured cherry wood finish. During installation you can mix planks from different boxes to blend the dye lots patterns to create a more uniform appearance.

Most diyers can complete laminate floor installation in one day. In fact laminate flooring can be installed in almost every room in your home including kitchens since it doesn t have to be glued down and doesn t involve grout or mortar. At least 48 hours prior to installation place the new vinyl plank flooring in the room for acclimation.