I'm fitting the floor in my sons bedroom, the guy in the DIY store talked me through it and sold me what I needed. When I got home and read the fitting kit, it says the boards need to be glued together, but the guy said it didn't. Now I'm confused! Please help.
2006-08-08 10:48:59 · 21 answers · asked by Fairy Nuff 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
...Ok I checked the packaging, it says it clicks together. The other thing I'd been reading was a separate package which had the spacers and pulling bar etc. in it. I'm a fool! Thanks so much for all your help guys :)
I'm all set now, got the underlay, got the boards, got the energy?.... nah I'll do it tomorrow! = D
2006-08-08 10:59:46 · update #1
it will depend on the type.
The one i have clicks together, kinda like a big jigsaw which isn't very difficult!
If the guy has lied then take it back to the shop
2006-08-08 10:52:43 · answer #1 · answered by BlueBris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try fitting the planks together at an angle and then snapping it flat to see if they have the special tongue and groove fitting. If not then take the flooring back to the DIY store and have him physically show you how to do this. You will also need to place a padding below the flooring to deaden the sound of walking, jumping and fill in minor voids in the sub floor below.
Make sure the box says floating floor.
2006-08-08 11:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of laminate you get. Some kinds do and some kinds don't. We used Pergo, and the kind we used just locks together, no glue needed. Some have glue on the edge and you wet it before clicking it together (like licking an envelope and sealing it).
To be sure, I'd call customer service for the company that made your flooring and get a definite answer from them. Good luck!
2006-08-08 10:54:25 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably does need glueing down mate but all hope isnt lost if you go into the diy store preferably a different one were they are nlot lying to yopu ask the bloke behind the counter if he has any laminate joist glue (super glue that is water ressitant and forms a tight seal so no air can force the the flooring to brake or crack.) then just get a mate to help you and follow the instructions two heads are better than one. I found myself in a similar predicament and its worked for me gd luck
2006-08-08 10:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by Red or Dead 2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Does laminate floor need to be glued down?
I'm fitting the floor in my sons bedroom, the guy in the DIY store talked me through it and sold me what I needed. When I got home and read the fitting kit, it says the boards need to be glued together, but the guy said it didn't. Now I'm confused! Please help.
2015-08-10 09:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you have a "pad" under it, then it needs to be a "free floating floor".
What you do, is take the curve molding (shoe molding) off your boys room, (around the baseboards).
That will be your guide. because you need 1/4" away from the baseboards for a "free floating room), basically, it needs to expand and contract with the temperature and humidity variations from Season to Seasons...
THAT is the reason, you DONT glue the boards together! They need to "breathe" and "expand".
Go to
http://www.diynetwork.com
and you will get some good tips and tutorials on putting flooring of that type down.
I wish you well..
Jesse
2006-08-08 10:55:49 · answer #6 · answered by x 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need to glue the boards together if it's not the click stuff, you DEFINITELY don't glue it to the floor!
Leave a 5mm-8mm gap between the boards and the skirting boards all the way round, read the instructions carefully. Where did you buy it? mail me if you want more detail
2006-08-08 10:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by flipper girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what kind of flooring. Some say glue down and some require no glue. I got the kind you snap together and didn't use any glue. Very easy to lay.
It should also say on the box.
2006-08-08 10:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by middlestead 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely don't glue it down. It needs to expand and contract differently from the sub floor. The old lami. systems were glued at their joints. Modern floors are clicked into place, no glue.
2006-08-08 11:03:02 · answer #9 · answered by del monte man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now I'm confused. Laminates don't usually come in boards. Boards are usually referred to in wood floor projects and those are made now so that you do not need to glue them down and, in fact, instruct you not to do so. My brother and brother-in-law just did rooms in their homes like this. Laminates, though, as far as I know, still need to be glued down to the plywood floor.
2006-08-08 10:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by Vladdy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
99% of Laminate flooring uses a 'Click-Lock' system. Remember wood needs room to expand and contract, so gluing wooden floors will probably make them crack and split when they do the aformentioned.
Just follow the manufacturers instructions when laying. Its a very simple thing to do.
2006-08-08 10:54:55 · answer #11 · answered by Ross P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋