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Laminate flooring has become very popular since its introduction in the United States in 1982. Easy to clean and take care of, laminate floors are becoming a favorite of home owners. Laminate flooring is easier to clean than carpet, it comes in many different designs, and you can install it yourself.
The first thing you have to do is get rid of any other flooring. If you have carpet where you want to install laminate flooring, you need to be sure to pull up carpet, pad, any carpet tacks, and any other debris that has collected there. Make sure the floor beneath is level, and if not, level it out. Vacuum the area very well.
Next, you need to remove baseboards. If you are very careful when you remove the baseboards, you can reuse them after the floor is installed. If they are not in good enough condition to use, you will need to purchase and install new ones. The bottoms of the door jambs will need to be trimmed with a coping saw so that there will be room underneath to fit the flooring and pad. Measure the height of pad and flooring together so that you know how much to trim. Once all that is done, you are ready to lay the underlayment pad. The separate pieces of the pad can be held together with clear plastic tape.
Now, you are ready to install the flooring. Most laminate flooring comes in pieces that easily snap together. You will need to trim the snapping connectors on the pieces that are next to walls. You need to leave enough width between the flooring and the walls so that you can reinstall your baseboards. Start in a corner and put spacers between the wall and flooring to make sure the flooring does not slide up against the wall. Then you can start laying your flooring. As you go along, you may want to use a rubber mallet and a pull bar to smooth the flooring out. Once all the flooring is laid, reinstall your baseboards.
Installing laminate flooring yourself is a fairly simple process, and you will have the satisfaction of knowing you completed a home project yourself.
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Can you install kitchen cabinets ontop laminated flooring?
Yes.
What can you use to fix chips on your laminated floor?
carpenter crayon
How do you keep laminated floors shiny?
One of the proven methods to brighten laminated wood floors is to taka a damp rag, add white vinegar and rub it on the floor.
How do you restore laminated floor from built up?
Needs more information re. "built up "
Are wood floors more slippery than laminated floor?
Depends on level of hardness and polish.
You would like to learn to strip and wax a pergo laminated floor?
It wont accept wax.. sorry
Can you install ceramic tile on top of a wood floor?
If it sits over a cement floor, then no. If it is a nailed down floor, then you can, but you still have to install a cement board.
Do you install the vanity or tiles first in the bathroom?
You should install the tile floor first. Install tiles on the entire floor, even under where the vanity will go.
How do you get bikini wax off floor?
Tear up floor. Install new floor......
What can be applied to a laminated wood floor for dancing?
Sorry cant think of anything that can be topically applied to Laminate that will make it dance...
Install a vinyl floor on top of another vinyl floor?
No, you should not.
What does a steam on a flower do?
It depends of the floor. You can steam cleaning laminated floors. Check here <a href="http://www.chelseacleaners.co.UK/"> Chelsea cleaners </a>
