This process can be done but it is involved and will take some time. First, clean the existing floor. Then lay down and secure a moisture barrier. Then you can install the flooring. However, prior to laying out the floor make sure that you allow the laminate flooring to acclimate to the climate of the house to ensure that it takes well.
To install laminate floors over concrete, first ensure the concrete is clean and level. Lay down a moisture barrier, then install a foam underlayment. Next, lay the laminate planks starting in a corner and working towards the opposite wall. Use spacers to maintain an expansion gap around the edges. Finally, trim the planks to fit, and install baseboards to cover the edges.
Bruce laminate floors are used for covering floors in bathrooms, kitchens and concrete areas. Flooring is extremely durable. Kits are available to clean and keep its luster.
take the doors off and then install them after floor in down
Floors can be made of a number of materials, such as hardwood, stone, ceramic tiles, plywood covered with carpet or laminated or veneer tiles. In homes with concrete foundations the floors are concrete, but are covered with carpet, laminate, or tiles.
No, laminate floors should NEVER be waxed.
Yes, concrete floors are not recommended for aerobic activity. You should have a floor with cushioning, such as laminate floor or a sports floor which is specific for high impact activities to minimize injuries.
The average person can definately install laminate flooring. Both my father and my step-father installed their own kitchen floors. Neither one of them were professionals and it turned out great!
Not a good idea because of the moisture that occurs in the concrete.
Research installation of laminate flooring. Research pros and cons of do it yourself. Judge if you are capable of the task and if not research professional companies that install laminate flooring.
In the past, all kitchen floors were covered with linoleum. The linoleum was worn.
i spray glass cleaner directly on the mop for linoleum/laminate floors. non sticky, non stinky, and works great!
The Bissell steam mop can be used to clean a vinyl floor. In fact it can also be used on marble, ceramic, stone, laminate, linoleum and sealed hardwood floors.