I don t know if there s a name for that tool but i would think any place that sells laminate flooring ought to have them and should be able to offer you some tips.
How to install laminate flooring for dummies.
Moisture can often destroy a perfect laminate floor installation so before you begin it is very.
Step 1 let the boards acclimate.
Doing so enables you to slide the new planks underneath the casing.
Fill any low spots in the underlayment greater than 3 8 inch with floor leveling compound.
Lay a loose plank of your new flooring upside down against the door casing over a piece of the underlayment and saw off the bottom of the casing.
In this video i am showing how to install laminate flooring for the first time.
Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room.
This will allow them to acclimate to the room s temperature and humidity.
This should be done at least 48 hours before the laminate boards are placed so they have time to adjust to the temperature and humidity.
They should acclimate for at least 48 hours.
This will minimize shrinkage or expansion when they react to room temperature and humidity step 2 check for moisture levels.