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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Alphonso Sirtle. | Posted under Interior Decorating
Tips For Learning How To Install Laminate Flooring
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Learning the preparation is one of the most important parts of learning how to install laminate flooring properly. It is necessary to prepare not only the surface on which the floor will be installed but the flooring itself. If the laminate flooring has been stored outdoors, it is a good idea to bring it indoors a couple of days prior to the scheduled installation. This will give the tiles a chance to become acclimated to the warmer temperatures of the home, in addition to preventing the accumulation of moisture in the flooring. Keeping moisture under control is important with laminate floors, since excess moisture could cause unwanted expansion and contraction when the floor is being installed. When you bring the laminate flooring inside be sure to examine each of the plants for damaged before beginning the installation. Any damaged planks should be set aside and returned to the store after the project has been completed. It is best to take the time to examine each plank prior to installation, since removing a damaged plank once it is in place can be very difficult. When learning how to install laminate flooring it is important to make sure the planks that run along the edges of the room are at least two inches wide. The first three rows of laminate flooring planks should be dry fitted, and when the actual installation begins glue should be applied to the edges of each of the planks. The planks are then slid into position, and a tapping block is used to make sure the fit is as tight as possible. When tapping the planks into place, be careful not to hit the tongue of the plank with a hammer. It is best to install the first three rows of the flooring first, and those first three rows should be allowed to dry for at least an hour. After this first section has been allowed to dry the rest of the floor can then be installed. When installing the laminate floor it is best to stagger the joints that are used in each run, and to make sure that they are at least eight inches from the joints from the previous run. If a cut is needed at the end of a run, be sure to use pieces of scrap flooring. If the floor needs to be tightened, a pry bar is the best tool to use. It is essential to achieve as tight a fit as possible when instilling the laminate flooring, since a tight fit is the best assurance of a strong and long lasting floor. When installing the flooring it is helpful to have access to a strap clamp, as such a clamp can help hold the flooring in place while the glue dries. 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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