Tips For Installing Laminate Plank Flooring

It is recommended to look at three random boxes use a laminate installation kit to help with installation.

Tips for installing laminate plank flooring.

Your goal is to create the flattest smoothest surface possible as the underlayment for the vinyl plank flooring. Roll out the underlayment. Also make sure the floor is clean flat and smooth. Measure the width of the room and divide it by the width of the exposed portion of the plank before you start installing vinyl plank flooring.

For example if your room measures 123 in and your flooring is 5 75 in. For a free 2 month trial go to. That is it would take 21 39 planks to complete the floor. Lower the second plank to snap the planks together.

10 beginner mistakes installing vinyl plank flooring home renovation this video sponsored by skillshare. See my flooring install playlist. They should acclimate for at least 48 hours. 8 steps for installing laminate flooring.

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. To ensure the new laminate planks fits neatly around doorways it s necessary to trim the door casings and side jambs so the. Our flooring pro recommends installing underlayment perpendicular to the way the planks will be installed. Continue in this manner for the remainder of the row trimming the last plank as needed.

Use whatever tape is recommended by the underlayment manufacturer or buy an underlayment that has built in seam tape. Install the first row of flooring. The underlayment will be less likely to bubble as you lay the flooring. Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room.

Lay the first plank appropriately spaced from the wall. How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner. Install the second plank by holding it at an angle and inserting its tongue edge into the first plank s groove edge. Before installing laminate first prepare the subfloor.

Wide you d divide 123 by 5 75 which is 21 39. This will allow them to acclimate to the room s temperature and humidity.