How To Lay Stone Laminate Flooring

Shorten the first piece of laminate flooring so the joints in this row will be offset staggered in relationship to the first row.

How to lay stone laminate flooring.

Use a wooden block to tap the next row of boards into the first. Start the second row where you started off the first. Once you are getting to the last plank of the row cut the plank decorative side up if using a handsaw or side down when using a power saw and fit into place. If it s not start the row with a plank cut to a length greater than 1 foot.

A dip in the floor will cause a soft spongy section in the laminate floor. Install laminate flooring planks by inserting one short end into the other at an angle approximately 20 degrees and pressing down. When installing a floating laminate floor you don t need to use any adhesive nails or staples. Directly on the subfloor install a layer of plastic sheeting to create a moisture barrier image 1.

Hold the block securely with your left hand and hit the block with a hammer in you right hand. This will stagger the seams which results in a more natural look. Avoid self leveling floor compounds especially on older homes says jay our flooring pro. Tape the sheeting to the wall two inches above the floor using painter s tape image 2.

Next rotate down until the joints lock image 1. Thoroughly clean the subfloor to remove all debris and ensure the floor is level. Begin laying the first row on the longest wall with the trimmed edges of the planks against the wall. Most dips can be taken care of with a trowel and vinyl floor patch.

Use the remainder of the laminate flooring planks you cut at the end of row one to start the next row as long as it s longer than 1 foot. Insert the tongue of the second row plank into the groove of the first row plank at a slight angle until the laminate edges meet. Start on the right side and work to the left. Buy a fast drying variety if you want to start laying the floor the same day.

Lay down a full size plank against the wall spacing it about 1 4 to 3 8 inch as directed by the manufacturer away from the wall and making sure the groove edge faces out.