How To Lay Thin Laminate Flooring

In this video jon and i install a laminate or floating floor in one of his bedrooms at his house.

How to lay thin laminate flooring.

Step 1 let the boards acclimate. The product we are using in this video is lowes quick step. Laminate flooring is a great choice for homeowners who want the look of real hardwood at more affordable costs. Place unopened packages of laminate flooring in the room or rooms in which they are to be installed.

How to install laminate flooring. Remove any carpet or other flooring. Begin laying the first row on the longest wall with the trimmed edges of the planks against the wall. Multiply length times width of the room.

If you have a vinyl floor you may be able to install your flooring directly on top of it. 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. Like other types of floor covering many different grades and styles are available. Save the trimmed sections because you can use these pieces to start other rows.

Add about 10 to that number to account for any possible mistakes and warped boards. This will minimize shrinkage or expansion when they react to room temperature and humidity step 2 check for moisture levels. Moisture can often destroy a perfect laminate floor installation so before you begin it is very. They should acclimate for at least 48 hours.

Start on the right side and work to the left. Like traditional wood laminate flooring is available in a variety of colors to complement virtually all design styles. Lay moisture barrier thoroughly clean the subfloor so that there is no debris on the floor and that it is flat and smooth. Determine how much flooring and materials will be needed.

Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room. Directly onto the subfloor lay down a layer of plastic sheeting to create a moisture barrier. Laminate is considered by flooring industry professionals to be one of the toughest types of surfaces on the market. Lay down a full size plank against the wall spacing it about 1 4 to 3 8 inch as directed by the manufacturer away from the wall and making sure the groove edge faces out.