WHOA there Skippy!!
NO NOT NEVER glue Laminate to anything it wont work
Laminate is a floating floor and MUST not be glued or nailed or it will eventually buckle & be very nasty & ugly..
Cut it 1/2" short of all walls and cover the edge with a base trim or quarter round so it can slip * slide under the trim....
If you are looking for the how-to on installing Columbia laminate flooring, then you should go online to the Columbia Flooring website, which gives information on the installation.
Laminate flooring should be installed in the direction of the longest wall in the room for optimal results.
Laminate flooring should be laid parallel to the longest wall in the room for optimal installation.
The pergo laminate flooring should last a long time under normal wear and tear. I would however suggest going with wood before the laminate flooring.
There are numerous tips available online for installing laminate flooring. Some of the most popular tips include the following: 1. Purchase ten percent more flooring than required to account for waste and mistakes. 2. The boxes of laminate should be opened and let sit for a couple of days in the room in which the floor is to be installed, in order to acclimatize the laminate flooring. 3. When installing laminate flooring over a concrete surface, vapor shield should be laid down prior to installation. 4. Laminate flooring does not require any special tools to install. However, it is handy to have spacers, bumpers and a pry bar on hand.
A. I would pay approx $2 a square foot and workmanship guaranteed for 2 years. Laminate flooring comes with a factory warranty as well.
No, you should not wax laminate flooring as it can damage the surface and make it slippery. Instead, clean laminate flooring with a damp mop and a mild cleaner specifically designed for laminate floors.
Laminate flooring should be laid in the direction of the longest wall in the room for the best aesthetic appeal and to create a more spacious feel.
If the wood laminate flooring was well placed by a professional and well treated, it should be very durable. beside of the beauty of this type of flooring, it is also durable.
To successfully install laminate over concrete flooring, you should first ensure the concrete is clean, level, and dry. Use a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from seeping through. Install underlayment for cushioning and soundproofing. Then, lay the laminate planks starting from one corner and working your way across the room. Use spacers to maintain expansion gaps, and trim the edges for a clean finish.
Should work great!
When laying laminate flooring, you should start in a corner of the room and work your way towards the opposite wall. This will ensure a smooth and even installation process.