Installing Laminate Flooring
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You've heard your friends talk about it and you've seen it on
commercials. But how easy is it to install laminate flooring?
This article will let you know how to install your brand new
laminate flooring and even let you know which brands are easier
then the others. You've just paid your money for your laminate
flooring so you may as well get it laid down.
Some people think that all you have to do is line up the pieces
and then CLICK- in it goes. If only it were that easy then we
would all be doing it like that. The truth is that not all
companies will provide you with the easiest to install laminate
flooring. You will curse and you might cry, but once it is all
done you will definitely marvel at your new floor.
Obviously before you start you must clear the room. Nothing
should be in your way. Your master piece is about to be made and
nothing must be in your creative space. A little tip when you
are deciding which way you want the grain to face: the
manufacturers recommend that the grain faces the same way that
the sun comes in just to make it look even better. If you have a
video tape that was included with the laminate flooring then it
is highly recommended that you view the tape before installing
the laminate flooring, just so you know what might be coming.
When you are
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installing laminate flooring remember to have a
checklist of the tools that you will need. This will save you
from having to go to the hardware store during installation.
When you are installing you laminate flooring the first thing
you must do is tap the short ends together. However- DO NOT tap
them too hard. Doing so could damage them, so just tap gently
and wait for the seam to close.
Next, always keep the tongue towards you as you are installing
the laminate flooring. NEVER tap against the grove. Make sure
that you overlap the seams by at least 16-18 inches, if you
don't then you might void your warranty.
To install the first row always start from the left and then tap
the short side of another board with the first one. This will
create a link between the two. Repeat this until you are near
the end of the room. Then check the space left (it should be
5/16 inch.). After that you can then put in the spacers along
the wall and the laminated board.
As you are installing the rows of laminate flooring, hinge the
long sides and allow them to simply fall into place. Then simply
tap the short sides together. There is a 2 part bonding agent
placed on the tongue and on the groove of the short sides of the
laminate flooring boards. Once the boards have been in contact
for at least 20
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minutes, the chemical reaction using the agent
should begin to strengthen the boards. After 24hours the process
is complete.
If you are reading this article before purchasing any laminate
flooring then you may get confused with all this talk of long
and short sides. But once you have purchased your laminate
flooring and got it out of the packaging you will start to know
what those words mean. The videotape provided with your laminate
flooring will also help you if you get stuck at any point when
installing your laminate flooring.
Following these simple steps will help you achieve the perfect
laminate flooring in your home. Laminate flooring is becoming
very popular these days and more and more people are deciding to
make the switch from carpet to laminate flooring. If you want to
make the switch and would like to know a brand that has become
quite popular, try Quick Step laminate flooring. They will
provide you with quality laminate flooring and easy to follow
instructions. Laminate flooring is the definitely the way to a
much cleaner floor, no more trapped dust in the carpet!
About the author:
Jason Ashby has over 25 years experiance in the flooring trade
for click for more information on Quick-Step | Alloc |
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