Honestly, is installing laminate flooring really hard and stuff?

Question

I'm installing 600 feet of the snap down, glueless kind this weekend.

Any tips? I'm using the Home Depot in-house brand TrafficMaster

Answer 1

I wouldnt say it is easy, the fitting to doorways and closets is the tricky part. I really suggest watching the video yo can get at the store first. The tips they gave on our's really helped.

Make sure you get the knee pads they sell there too..your knees will thank you.

My husband ranked it a 6/10 on the easy scale. Just the cutting/fitting was hard and tedious

Answer 2

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Honestly, is installing laminate flooring really hard and stuff?
I'm installing 600 feet of the snap down, glueless kind this weekend.

Any tips? I'm using the Home Depot in-house brand TrafficMaster

Answer 3

installing laminate flooring is not a hard procedure but u have to make sure that the surface u are covering is level and true it is hard to lay the flooring over uneven existing floors i did one that had a 2 inch slope halfway across the room floor-leveler works great and hardens quick be patient and use cut ends as start for next row otherwise u will have many pieces that u cannot use after u run out

Answer 4

easy as 1.2.3

tip: let the product sit indoors for few days, install from left to right, leave 1/4 space all around the walls, cut up pieces of laminate to use as spacers, around door ways you can cut door jams or use matching T mold.

note they all come with simple instructions GOOD LUCK.

Answer 5

From experience, it is not that hard. Just make sure that your old floor is clean and free of any debris. Also, if you install it lengthwise, it will be easier and flow better. The hardest part will be cutting to fit around door openings and cabinets. Take your time, be patient and definately get a video to watch. You should be fine.

Answer 6

Also, make sure you start the first tile you lay in the center of the floor & work your way out, that way your patterns will line up better & you'll only have to cut the outer-most tiles. It's so easy and won't take you more than a couple hours. I've never used the snap down kind, but it's gotta be easier than the "peel & stick" laminate tiles.. Good luck!!

Answer 7

Easy as Abc

Answer 8

Wow! Only one answer even approached the most important part of the job: the subfloor. The surface you are installing on must not only be clear of debris, etc., it also must be secured properly. This will reduce/eliminate floor squeaks and contribute to the longevity of the floor. Before you do any other steps, check the subfloor for movement or noise, and nail or screw it as needed. The installation will be some trial and error, but it's not rocket science.

Answer 9

Sub-floor has been covered, so I'm going with what I think is the next important to remember, and what I had problems with. Laminate snap down is a FLOATING floor, it must remain a floating floor or it will buckle and pieces will pop up. That means you need to decide in advance how you want to trim it, if your pulling your baseboards and then putting them back on you need to leave a little space for the floor to expand and move. I am having problems deciding what to do around door trim. I am thinking the caulk they sell in the wood colors would look ok, but will that give enough for the expansion (I had pieces come up in kitchen just from setting kitchen island on the flooring, if your doing anything big solid and heavy you need to cut the floor around it, in my mothers dining room her china cabinet even caused the floor to buckle) Use the spacers they sell and remember floating floor don't let anyone nail down the edges or put the baseboards so tight that it cant move. It also isn't a good idea to have in front of doorways that you use a lot, any water that settles in the cracks will make the laminate swell. As for installing it after the first 2 rows its easy as can be, get the installation kit the tool helps you from breaking the edges off the pieces, and watch the video.

Answer 10

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