The hardwood flooring is quite capable of making your new home more than beautiful, but it is tougher option when it comes to installing as compared to laminate flooring. The planks contain the floorboard sandwiched between plastic flooring; the process of installation of laminate flooring is however much simpler as one may assume. Let us explore how to install the wood laminate flooring in easy small steps so that you can make the best of your home.
Finding a lovely alternative to wooden floors is difficult in affordable budget, that is why the laminate flooring the easiest type of flooring to make your place look brilliant and also install floors that will attract people to your house. You can put fabulous packages of laminate floors in any room you desire, rooms where the moisture level is greater are also suitable for the laminate flooring, but make sure that you dry the floors before installation process begins. Moisture is bad for every type of flooring.
The Tools You Need
The list of simple tools needed to install the laminate flooring is not long, here are the few simple things you need:
- A utility knife
- A pry bar
- A pencil for making
- A measuring tape
- Table saw or handsaw
- Spacing blocks
- Pull bar
- Tapping block
- Hammer
Materials required for installation are:
- Underlayment
- Laminate flooring
- Finishing nails
- Shoe modeling
Let’s Begin with the Installation
The floors usually take some time because they have the tendency to expand and contract, therefore you must not rush to start installing and wait for the floors to sit in the room for at least 48 hours and then make your next move. With relation to the room temperature and surroundings, the better idea is to give it enough time to expand or contract then watch the humidity level again to make your decision when to start. This prevents buckling and other issues after the installation if not given proper planning and care before the installation. Therefore following this pre-installation step is most crucial for installation of successful plank flooring.
Remove the Baseboard on the Floor
The baseboard is an essential part of flooring to protect the walls and floors from unwanted accidents caused by furniture and other hazards. Before starting the installation, remove the baseboard from the walls and set the pieces aside for installation. Floating wood laminate planks flooring (the kind used in this project) should be installed over a hard, smooth surface. Choosing vinyl as a smooth option is feasible for most homeowners if the current floor is already in damaged shape; removing it to several subfloors is a good idea.