How To Install Laminate Wood Flooring Planks

How to install laminate flooring.

How to install laminate wood flooring planks.

Laminate flooring is a great choice for homeowners who want the look of real hardwood at more affordable costs. You will see a gap on the long side joints when the plank is rotated down. In fact laminate flooring can be installed in almost every room in your home including kitchens since it doesn t have to be glued down and doesn t involve grout or mortar. The product we are using in this video is lowes quick step.

For the next plank join the short end of the plank first image 2. Raise the outside edge of the plank upward approximately 1. Rotate downward on the plank until the joint locks image 3. Most diyers can complete laminate floor installation in one day.

During installation place a full carton of planks or something equally heavy across the end of the row being installed to keep the planks in place. Install plank at an angle when installing the next plank in the row lift the plank at an angle to allow it to set lock in place and tap the plank against the previous plank in the row with a mallet. Step 7 when installing a floating laminate floor you don t need to use any adhesive nails or staples. This guide will walk you through the home depot s selection and provide average laminate flooring installation.

Like traditional wood laminate flooring is available in a variety of colors to complement virtually all design styles. Keep this angle as you push the plank in until the laminate edges meet. In this video jon and i install a laminate or floating floor in one of his bedrooms at his house.