Laminate Flooring Installation Best Practices
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Laminate Flooring Installation Best Practices
Overview
Installing laminate wood flooring, whether it features a real wood veneer or is entirely fabricated, requires careful preparation. To ensure a successful installation, allow the floorboards to acclimate to your home's environment for at least two days. Skipping this step may result in rippling or gaps, which can only be fixed by reinstalling the floor.
Preparing Your Space
Before installing your laminate flooring, remove any existing flooring completely. If replacing an old floor, cut it into sections and carefully pry these up using a long-handled scraper. Ensure all debris is removed by vacuuming thoroughly. Aim to make the floor as level as possible, addressing any low spots to prevent a squeaky floor later on.
Installing the Underlayment
Begin by laying the underlayment from the walls outward. Use a utility knife to trim it to the room’s size. Consider marking the underlayment as a guide for laying the laminate boards. It’s crucial to leave an expansion gap between the laminate and the wall, using wood spacers to maintain consistency.
Laying the Laminate Flooring
To activate the pre-applied glue on each board’s edge, moisten it slightly. Then, slide the next board into position and press it firmly against the previous one for a snug fit. As you near completion, protect the wall with a pry bar when fitting the last boards. Gently ease these into place, and your installation is complete.
By following these best practices, you’ll achieve a professional and long-lasting laminate flooring installation.
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