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How to Install Laminate Flooring
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If you don't want to pay someone to install your laminate floor then you can do it yourself. Before you begin you will want
to read the "how to install laminate flooring" manual that is offered by the manufacturer of the laminate flooring product
that you plan on using. To get an idea of what you will need to do to install your laminate flooring then you can also read
this article.
First you will need to measure your floor. Write down these measurements. Determine the area that you will need to cover
with laminate floor planks by multiplying the length of the room by its width and then multiply this number by 1.1. This
will give you a 10 percent margin for mistakes, damaged planks and matching. Use this final number to order the correct
amount of planks.
The next step that most "how to install laminate flooring" instructions will recommend is to prep your floor for the
laminate flooring. You will want to remove the old flooring, staples, nails and debris. After the debris has been removed
you will want to make sure that your sub floor is level.
The next easy installation step is to lay down the underlayment. You should use the underlayment(s) recommended by your
flooringÍs manufacturer. The underlayment will act as a moisture barrier as well as a shock absorber. Some underlayments
offer a two in one product that accomplishes both of these tasks.
Next you will need to start your starter row a little bit away from the wall. This space will allow your laminate floor
to expand and settle. If you are using a glue less laminate floor then you wonÍt need to glue the planks together as you
assemble them. Instead you will just need to click them together. Continue clicking your planks together until your floor
is completely assembled.
The final step is to install your floor boards and transition strips. To do this you will need to use the nail size recommended
by the productÍs manufacturer. After all of your hard work is completed sweep the area clean and make sure that there aren't
stray nails or tacks on the floor. Now all that is left to do is to enjoy carpet cleaning machines.
More info on
Installing Laminate Flooring call Max, Tom, or Courtney:
435-586-4431
7:00 am - 11:00 pm (Mountain Standard Time)
LaminateFloorsCheap.Com
260 E. D.L. Sargent
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Email us for problems, questions, and comments about laminate flooring
Fax: 435-586-4766
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