Installing one might appear to be a frightening task but with proper preparation and planning any home improvement diyer can do it.
How to install a free floating wood floor.
Installing laminate flooring is a snap literally.
In this video i am showing how to install laminate flooring for the first time.
Trim the door casings photo by kolin smith.
A floating floor is simply a floor that does not need to be nailed or glued to the floor underneath it.
How to install floating floor 1.
Floating floors have become increasingly popular for many types of floor coverings.
A laminate floor is a floating floor meaning it is not fastened directly to the subfloor.
It can be installed over any other tightly bonded flooring making it ideal for retrofits.
The type of installation you choose will depend on your subfloor budget lifestyle and the type of wood flooring you select.
The term floating floor does not refer to a type of flooring material but rather to a method of installation that can be used with a variety of materials including laminates engineered hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring.
Gauge the height of the cut by laying down a piece of foam underlayment and a piece of flooring upside down so the saw won t scratch the finish.