If pad is pre attached no additional underlayment should be used.
How to lay an angle with laminate flooring.
Many companies are applying this new type of locking system to their flooring which is great news for you diy ers.
Since the fiber in laminate flooring is susceptible to water damage make sure there are no gaps between the seams.
Quick video on how to measure and cut angles for laminate flooring.
Some products require you to use a tapping block to close these gaps.
This method helps cut down on installation time and costs.
Use the template to cut the boards on both sides of the.
If no exterior light source install parallel to longest wall.
Angle angle laminate installation is done by assembling one row at a time and clicking planks into the previous row length wise much like using a zipper.
Always use an underlayment padding above the vapor barrier and below the laminate flooring planks.
All the ends will be cut at a 45 degree angle more or less.
Hold the long side of the second row plank at an angle and feed the tongue into the groove of the installed row.
When installing laminate at 45 degree angle its best to start in a corner.
Sometimes the walls are not made perfectly square so you may have to adjust the angle your cutting.
Press down and snap the plank into place.
Measure the angle that the boards make with the wall using an adjustable bevel and cut a scrap piece of flooring to use as a template.