Guide On How and Where to Install Floating Laminate Floors

Posted by SEO Team on February 4th, 2016

This type of laminate floor installation is known as “floating laminate flooring “as the floor literally floats over the floor beneath it and is held firmly by the boards. Laminate floor that is glue-less can be laid out in a short period of time, a weekend should do.

Very little preparation is required as these floor types are easily installed over most types of floors except carpet. The main thing you need to ensure is that the floor is not uneven or unclean. You may also need to have an underlayment laid over the subfloor which is recommended when installing a floating floor. The underpayment helps in smoothing the sub floor in case it has any minor flaws. The underlayment also acts a moisture barrier, enhance noise reduction and a softer underfoot feel. Once the underlayment is in place, you can now place your floor boards. Make sure that you have your tools, including a tapping block, a saw, and a pull bar. Read through the instructions prior to commencing the installations.

For the best laminate flooring results, remember to place the flooring materials in the room that you want to lay the boards at least 72 hours before installation. This will allow the boars to acclimate to the room’s humidity and temperature ranges that the manufacturer recommends. You will also need to wear safety glasses to protect your eyes as you cut the laminate pieces. For safety and comfort, wear use knee pads, a towel or soft pad under your knees.

Where can laminate floors be installed?

Laminate flooring is versatile and can be installed in practically every floor space in your home. The floors can be installed over OSB/plywood, concrete, vinyl, or ceramic subflooring just as long it is level and clean. Normally, laminate flooring is not installed in rooms that have a floor drain. When installing flooring, ensure that you adhere to all the local building codes.

Glueless and glue-down laminate floors can be placed in in most of the same places except for high moisture rooms such as bathrooms. For high moisture rooms, use glue down laminate floor as they help in the prevention of penetration of excessive moisture between the boards. Once again, go through the manufacturer's instructions prior to installation; you will also find information on different moisture tests as well as different subfloors types.

Glueless laminate floating timber floor is an attractive and durable option for your home project. Ensure that it also delivers excellent performance and when in doubt, don’t hesitate to call in our professional installers for the perfect finish.

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