Tips For Installing Laminate Plank Flooring

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Tips for installing laminate plank flooring. Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room. 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. Lower the second plank to snap the planks together. For example if your room measures 123 in and your flooring is 5 75 in.

Install the second plank by holding it at an angle and inserting its tongue edge into the first plank s groove edge. Also make sure the floor is clean flat and smooth. Your goal is to create the flattest smoothest surface possible as the underlayment for the vinyl plank flooring. 10 beginner mistakes installing vinyl plank flooring home renovation this video sponsored by skillshare.

How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner. Wide you d divide 123 by 5 75 which is 21 39. It is recommended to look at three random boxes use a laminate installation kit to help with installation. See my flooring install playlist.

Our flooring pro recommends installing underlayment perpendicular to the way the planks will be installed. To ensure the new laminate planks fits neatly around doorways it s necessary to trim the door casings and side jambs so the. Install the first row of flooring. 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. That is it would take 21 39 planks to complete the floor. Roll out the underlayment. They should acclimate for at least 48 hours.

Lay the first plank appropriately spaced from the wall. 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. 8 steps for installing laminate flooring. For a free 2 month trial go to.

The underlayment will be less likely to bubble as you lay the flooring. This will allow them to acclimate to the room s temperature and humidity.