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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Alphonso Sirtle. | Posted under Interior Decorating
Tips for installing pergo laminate flooring like a pro
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Of course the first step toward installing pergo laminate flooring products like a professional is to make sure you have enough flooring and padding to do the job. That means carefully measuring the square footage of every room where the pergo laminate flooring will be installed, and choosing the right colors and finishes to accent those rooms. After the boxes of flooring have been brought home, it is important to open the boxes and allow them to acclimate to the temperature and humidity level of the room where they will be installed. In most cases 48 hours or so should be sufficient, but if the weather has been especially humid it may be necessary to extend this acclimation period to 96 hours or more. The purpose of this settling in period is to help prevent contraction and expansion from occurring after the floor is in place, since this expansion and contraction could cause gaps in the floor and ruin the tight fit you are aiming for. Leaving the flooring sit for 48 to 96 hours will also give you plenty of time to gather all the supplies you will need to do the job. While installing pergo laminate flooring does not require many specialized tools, it is important to have what you need before you get started. Installing a pergo laminate floor will require a quality saw and of course plenty of quality padding. The padding will be needed to reduce noise and moisture, so it is important to have enough padding on hand before starting the job. When installing pergo laminate flooring with the glue method, it is also important to have some tightening straps on hand, as well as a good tapping block. The tapping block and the tightening clamps will help to ensure that the flooring fit is as tight as possible, and that there are as few gaps as possible. When installing pergo flooring using glue, however, it is a good idea to lay down the first three rows of planks before applying the glue. This important step will help to ensure that the finished floor will look the way you intend, and it will help to ensure that the planks fit properly as well. 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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