To lay laminate flooring first clear out any furniture in the room you ll be laying the floor in.
Time laying laminate floor.
It is relatively simple to install and can look glamorous for a long time if taken care of properly.
Floor spacers are sometimes included with the laminate flooring.
This will allow them to acclimate to the room s temperature and humidity.
Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room.
The easiest way to stop this from happening is to use floor spacers.
When it comes to flooring it s all about the look affordability and durability.
They should acclimate for at least 48 hours.
Laminate is a good choice for flooring in place of hardwood or the slightly more expensive options such as luxury vinyl planks.
The time it takes to install a laminate floor depends on the size of the job but you can make a reasonable estimate for a 10 by 20 foot room and extrapolate for a larger job.
The panels will expand.
Always check the packet before you start.
Apply the floor spacers before you lay the laminate panels.
You ll also want to tear up any carpet in the room and remove the leftover tack strips.