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When installing laminate flooring in an older home how do you get the floor square to lay the first row of planks?
It depends on what you want it square to. Do you want it square against the far wall or the wall it butts up to? You can lay out the first row and measure it to the existing wall, adjusting the row so that you have the same measurements on each end. If you are looking to get an even starting row, law out your first row and slide it against the wall the best you can. Take a pencil and run it along the baseboard markign your row as you go. Cut at the line and your first row will be flush to the wall. If this helps great, if not e-mail me and I will see what I can do. cholbach@Yahoo.com
AnswerYou might want to make sure you are laying the laminate square to the room and not one wall in particular. If you use a wall that is not square as your starting point your floor could go start to angle slightly and this would become noticable as you stand back and look at it. I would suggest that you cut your first row of flooring to correspond with any imperfections in your wall. A bit more time consuming but very worth it in the long run.
just start on your longest outside wall, and make sure you use quarter inch shims to keep it from butting the wall. you can also cut a piece in half and nail it to the wall if the base is removed, for your spacing
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Laminate Flooring?
form_title= Laminate Flooring form_header= Install laminate flooring in your home. Durable and Affordable. Do you need to remove your current flooring?*= () Yes () No What color flooring do you want?*= _ [50] How many rooms do you need to install flooring?*= {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, More than 10}
Where can one purchase cheap laminate flooring in Canada?
Menards, Home Depot, and wholesale stores have cheap laminate flooring in Canada. Laminate flooring prices can range from .64 cents a square foot to $1.50 per square foot.
Installing laminate flooring without experience?
You can install laminate flooring yourself. It is not hard. You can install it in a room in a day or it could take longer if your floors need a lot of preparation in order to make them flat. Your local Home Depot will often conduct classes on installing your own flooring. You can also visit this online tutorial for more information: http://www.flooringandcarpets.com/how-to-install-laminate-flooring.html
Installing Laminate Floors?
form_title=laminate floor installation form_header=11133 Has the flooring material already been purchased for this project?*= () Yes () No What is your preferred variety of laminate flooring ?*= () Simulated hardwood () Simulated tile () Simulated stone or marble Which rooms would you like to install new flooring in? (Select all that apply)*= [] Living room [] Dining room [] Kitchen [] Hallway [] Stair Landing [] Entry [] Bedroom(s) [] Bathroom(s) [] Family room [] Stairs
How many square feet are in a box of laminate flooring?
That depends on the laminate flooring that is being purchased. There are many factor from sizes and numbers that would be needed to determine this, however the side of the box always specifies how many square feet there are.
What is the average cost for a cherry laminate flooring?
Cherry laminate flooring costs about 5 to 6 dollars per square foot for a DIY project. For a professional to install, it costs 8 to 9 dollars per square foot.
what laminate flooring is and how much is the cost?
Laminate flooring is a synthetic alternative to hardwood flooring. It is considered easy to clean and care for and if you like the look of hardwood flooring without the cost you might consider buying it. Average cost seems to be about a dollar a square foot.
Plank Flooring?
form_title= Plank Flooring form_header= Revamp your home with plank flooring! What color planks do you want installed?*= _ [50] What is the square footage of the area?*= _ [50] What is your budget for the flooring?*= _ [50]
What is the price of laminate flooring from Armstrong?
Armstrong is a very famous brand in laminate flooring. Armstrong offers different laminates at different prices. For laminates the prices are between 6$ - 7$ per square foot.
Formica Laminate ?
form_title= Formica Laminate form_header= Create a beautiful floor with formica laminate. What is the square footage of the space?*= _ [50] Do you need to remove old flooring?*= () Yes () No Will you install the laminate yourself?*= () Yes () No
How many packs of laminate flooring do you need to cover 24 square meters?
That depends entirely - on the measurement of the laminate tiles, and the number of tiles per pack !
How much does laminate flooring cost?
Prices vary from $.69 to $5 a square foot with an average of $3.
