Laying Laminate Planks

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Laying laminate planks.

Flooring manufacturers always recommend putting down underlayment before laying the laminate. Laminate flooring is a great alternative to wood. Laminate flooring is a great choice for homeowners who want the look of real hardwood at more affordable costs. Once your flooring is down install shoe molding to cover the expansion gap between the flooring and the base trim.

They should acclimate for at least 48 hours. This will allow them to acclimate to the room s temperature and humidity. How to install laminate flooring. Besides looking like wood termites are not attracted by them and they are easier to install.

Be careful not to pin the flooring down in the process. Finish the molding to match the trim not the flooring. How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner. Installing laminate flooring is a snap literally.

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. Shoot 1 1 4 inch finish nails through the shoe and into the base trim. 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.

A laminate floor is a floating floor meaning it is not fastened directly to the subfloor. 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. This thin dense foam layer helps to absorb sound provides a thermal barrier makes it easier to walk on the laminate and helps the flooring bridge minor gaps and bumps in the underlying floor. 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.