Use a tapping block.
Tips for installing click laminate flooring.
Before installing laminate first prepare the subfloor.
The very first step in the process is to measure your space.
To be on the safe side.
Measure and calculate amount of flooring needed.
Select surfaces has a handy calculator that can tell you exactly how many boxes you need.
A 10 x 12 room 120 square feet x 10 overage 132 square feet.
Also take into account the amount of t molds you will need for doorways etc.
8 steps for installing laminate flooring.
To ensure the new laminate planks fits neatly around doorways it s necessary to trim the door casings and side jambs so the.
Roll out the underlayment.
Round up to 140 sq.
I like to round up from there just to be on the safe side.
Just measure your width and multiply it by your room s length.
Be sure to measure your home and add 5 for waste.
Install the first row of flooring.
So if anything this alone should make you consider ripping out your carpet and installing laminate flooring.
But let s move on to the tips for installing laminate flooring.
Also make sure the floor is clean flat and smooth.
Tip 1 measure measure and measure right.