Tips For Installing Laminate Plank Flooring

Lower the second plank to snap the planks together.

Tips for installing laminate plank flooring.

See my flooring install playlist. Install the first row of 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. For a free 2 month trial go to.

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. They should acclimate for at least 48 hours. Our flooring pro recommends installing underlayment perpendicular to the way the planks will be installed.

Roll out the underlayment. 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. For example if your room measures 123 in and your flooring is 5 75 in. This will allow them to acclimate to the room s temperature and humidity.

8 steps for installing laminate flooring. Lay the first plank appropriately spaced from the wall. 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.

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. Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room. Also make sure the floor is clean flat and smooth. It is recommended to look at three random boxes use a laminate installation kit to help with installation.

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. The underlayment will be less likely to bubble as you lay the flooring. Before installing laminate first prepare the subfloor.

That is it would take 21 39 planks to complete the floor. 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.