Installing laminate flooring is a snap literally.
How to lay timber laminate flooring.
Install the underlayment or vapor barrier.
Flooring manufacturers always recommend putting down underlayment before laying the laminate.
They should acclimate for at least 48 hours.
How to lay laminate flooring.
A laminate floor is a floating floor meaning it is not fastened directly to the subfloor.
This will allow them to acclimate to the room s temperature and humidity.
It can be installed over any other tightly bonded flooring making it ideal for retrofits.
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.
The easiest type of laminate floor boards are the type that lock.
Lowe s has many styles of laminate floors to fit any home including pergo timbercraft plus wetprotect which is waterproof and protects against spills and pet accidents it s nearly indistinguishable from real wood more durable and a fraction of the cost.
Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room.