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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Alphonso Sirtle. | Posted under Interior Decorating
Installing pergo flooring like a professional
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The first step to installing pergo floors like a pro is to gather together all the tools and supplies you will need to complete the job. Pergo offers two different kinds of floors - glued and glueless. Regardless of the type of floor you choose, it is important to have a saw, padding and a plastic vapor barrier. Those homeowners installing pergo flooring with the glue method will also need a tapping block and some tightening straps. It is possible to begin installing Pergo flooring either in place of carpet, or over cement, vinyl or tile floors. No matter what the surface, it is important to install the planks over the specially designed flooring padding, as this will help to reduce noise and create a vapor barrier. This vapor barrier is particularly important when installing the pergo floor over a concrete surface. Before purchasing the pergo flooring, you will of course have measured the square footage of each of the rooms to determine how much flooring will be needed, and you will also have decided on the color of the floors you want. At the same time it is important to plan the best direction for the wood planks. When installing pergo flooring in a long and narrow room, for instance, it may be a good idea to law it down lengthwise. It is important to allow the materials that will be used in the flooring installation to sit in the room where it will be installed for at least two days. If the weather has been especially warm or humid, it is a good idea to open the box and let it sit for at least 96 hours, as this will help to acclimate the flooring to the home environment. This acclimation period will decrease the chances for shrinking or swelling after the job is complete. When the pergo flooring is installed it will create a floating floor, so the planks should not be glued or otherwise secured to the subfloor. This will allow the floor to move with changes in temperature and humidity. The normal expansion distance is " for most climates, and it is important to take this into account, especially when installing the flooring at the corners and in angled locations like doorways. When installing the glue type of pergo flooring it is important to have a set of tightening straps and a tapping block available, as these instruments will help to make sure the planks are well connected and that the floor fits tightly and smoothly with few gaps. The first three rows of flooring should be laid down first, before the glue is applied, in order to see what the floor will look like and whether or not the pieces will fit. If a board is closer to the wall than two inches it may need to be rearranged to make it fit. About The Author: Alphonso has been working in the home remodeling industry for last 5 years. Take advantage of his experience and written material on flooring ideas at his website at http://www.improve-home.com |
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