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Tips for installing laminate plank flooring.
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Install the second plank by holding it at an angle and inserting its tongue edge into the first plank s groove edge.
8 steps for installing laminate flooring.
Vinyl plank flooring can usually be laid right over existing flooring but if there are any high spots they should be sanded down to create a flush surface for the new floor.
Lower the second plank to snap the planks together.
How to install vinyl plank flooring as a beginner.
Measure the width of the room and divide it by the width of the exposed portion of the plank before you start installing vinyl plank flooring.
Also make sure the floor is clean flat and smooth.
The underlayment will be less likely to bubble as you lay the flooring.
Before installing laminate first prepare the subfloor.
Your goal is to create the flattest smoothest surface possible as the underlayment for the vinyl plank flooring.
Wide you d divide 123 by 5 75 which is 21 39.
Our flooring pro recommends installing underlayment perpendicular to the way the planks will be installed.
For example if your room measures 123 in and your flooring is 5 75 in.
Continue in this manner for the remainder of the row trimming the last plank as needed.
Use whatever tape is recommended by the underlayment manufacturer or buy an underlayment that has built in seam tape.
It is recommended to look at three random boxes use a laminate installation kit to help with installation.
If you are installing the flooring below grade or in a room like a basement with high humidity or moisture lay down a vapor barrier before you install the flooring.
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Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room.
That is it would take 21 39 planks to complete the floor.
Install the first row of flooring.
Lay the first plank appropriately spaced from the wall.
Use a tapping block.
Roll out the underlayment.
They should acclimate for at least 48 hours.