How To Put Down Laminate Sheet Flooring

Watch our step-by-step video showing how to lay laminate flooring with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidenceVisit the off.

How to put down laminate sheet flooring. Having the tongue side face down makes it easier to tap the planks together and easier to fasten the planks with nails. Do this with multiple pieces of paper until youve covered your entire floor. Measure the width of your.

You are putting down new flooring which means everything needs to be properly prepped and ready. Once youre down to the subfloor ensure it is in proper condition as well leaving only a clean flat surface. The first step is obviously removing the old flooring which includes the molding and baseboards.

Any existing orders will be honoured until 14 December 2018. 3 Run a string line. Before you start laying the laminate make sure they floor is clean and free from any dirt or debris.

2 Lay the underlay. The key to learning how to layout a laminate floor is making a cheat sheet. Cut heavy construction paper into large strips and lay it across your floor.

Our HomeFit service will no longer be available from the 9 July 2018. Even though its n. Underlayment is either pre-attached to the bottom of the laminate flooring by the manufacturer or it is installed separately by the user.

For example you will be able to look at this sheet and see how many inches it is when 10 planks are put together or 15 planks or 20 planks and so on. The underlayment helps the laminate planks lay smoother connect better and for the flooring to feel slightly softer underfoot. Cut out any corners or built-in obstacles and add measurements.