Tips For Installing Laminate Plank 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.

Tips for installing laminate plank flooring.

For a free 2 month trial go to. Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room. It is recommended to look at three random boxes use a laminate installation kit to help with installation. Install the second plank by holding it at an angle and inserting its tongue edge into the first plank s groove edge.

Use a tapping block. 10 beginner mistakes installing vinyl plank flooring home renovation this video sponsored by skillshare. Roll out the underlayment. For example if your room measures 123 in and your flooring is 5 75 in.

Lower the second plank to snap the planks together. This will allow them to acclimate to the room s temperature and humidity. 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. 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.

8 steps for installing laminate flooring. Lay the first plank appropriately spaced from the wall. Before installing laminate first prepare the subfloor. See my flooring install playlist.

Also make sure the floor is clean flat and smooth. Wide you d divide 123 by 5 75 which is 21 39. To ensure the new laminate planks fits neatly around doorways it s necessary to trim the door casings and side jambs so the. Your goal is to create the flattest smoothest surface possible as the underlayment for the vinyl plank flooring.

How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner. The underlayment will be less likely to bubble as you lay the flooring. Continue in this manner for the remainder of the row trimming the last plank as needed. That is it would take 21 39 planks to complete the floor.

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