How To Install Laminate Wood Flooring Trim

How to install laminate flooring.

How to install laminate wood flooring trim.

Install plank at an angle when installing the next plank in the row lift the plank at an angle to allow it to set lock in place and tap the plank against the previous plank in the row with a mallet. Slide the first two rows into their final position and repeat steps 5 and 6 above using the same alternating plank technique to complete the process. Most diyers can complete laminate floor installation in one day. When installing a floating laminate floor you don t need to use any adhesive nails or staples.

Here are some common floating floor transition and trim install mistakes that can lead to potential repairs down the road. In fact laminate flooring can be installed in almost every room in your home including kitchens since it doesn t have to be glued down and doesn t involve grout or mortar. In this video i am showing how to install laminate flooring for the first time. Often referred to as a floating floor because it does not attach to the sub floor the material is a snap to install.

Nail the trim piece into place starting at approximately four feet from the floor. Fastening the transition to the flooring and subfloor one common mistake is gluing or nailing transition strips to the floating floor and the subfloor. Laminate flooring is one of the least expensive floor coverings available.