Tips For Installing Laminate Plank Flooring

Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room.

Tips for installing laminate plank flooring.

For a free 2 month trial go to. See my flooring install playlist. This will allow them to acclimate to the room s temperature and humidity. Your goal is to create the flattest smoothest surface possible as the underlayment for the vinyl plank flooring.

Install the first row of flooring. Our flooring pro recommends installing underlayment perpendicular to the way the planks will be installed. 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. 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.

Roll out the underlayment. It is recommended to look at three random boxes use a laminate installation kit to help with installation. Lay the first plank appropriately spaced from the wall. How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner.

Use whatever tape is recommended by the underlayment manufacturer or buy an underlayment that has built in seam tape. Before installing laminate first prepare the subfloor. For example if your room measures 123 in and your flooring is 5 75 in. Gather all of the tools you will need to install your laminate flooring use and install the proper laminate underlayment if it is not attached to your floor tape together the seams of your underlayment as you are laying it inspect planks to see any visible damage.

The underlayment will be less likely to bubble as you lay the flooring. 10 beginner mistakes installing vinyl plank flooring home renovation this video sponsored by skillshare. Vinyl plank flooring can usually be laid right over existing flooring but if there are any high spots they should be sanded down to create a flush surface for the new floor. That is it would take 21 39 planks to complete the floor.

Wide you d divide 123 by 5 75 which is 21 39. Install the second plank by holding it at an angle and inserting its tongue edge into the first plank s groove edge. Continue in this manner for the remainder of the row trimming the last plank as needed. 8 steps for installing laminate flooring.

Use a tapping block. To ensure the new laminate planks fits neatly around doorways it s necessary to trim the door casings and side jambs so the.