How To Lay Dolce Laminate Flooring

How to install laminate flooring.

How to lay dolce laminate flooring.

Start on the right side and work to the left. Trim the last plank to length to fit so that it ends 1 4 inch from the wall. Begin laying the first row on the longest wall with the trimmed edges of the planks against the wall. Moisture can often destroy a perfect laminate floor installation so before you begin it is very important to.

Hold the long side of the second row plank at an angle. Lay down a full size plank against the wall spacing it about 1 4 to 3 8 inch as directed by the manufacturer away from the wall and making sure the groove edge faces out. Watch our step by step video showing how to lay laminate flooring with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence. Use the remainder of the laminate flooring planks you cut at the end of row one to start the next row as long as it s.

To close the gap on the long side lift the outside edge of the plank about an inch and push in firmly until the edges meet. Install first row place the first row snug against the spacers. Fill any low spots in the underlayment greater than 3 8 inch with floor leveling compound. Let the boards acclimate.

Doing so enables you to slide the new planks underneath the casing. Start the second row where you started off the first. This should be. This will stagger the seams which results in a more natural look.

Check for moisture levels. 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.