Ready to get rid of that old carpet? Follow the steps in this guide and you’ll discover how you can give yourself the new laminate floor you’ve always wanted.
STEP 6: Install quarter round molding. Install quarter round molding to close the gaps that might exist between the baseboard and flooring. Use the same method for cutting and coping as before, square cutting the ends of the molding that is on the far wall, and coped pieces to meet the s...
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Board and Batten Step 1: Install Base Molding Measure, cut, and install the base molding. The stair used to be wrapped with carpet, but we wanted to avoid that and clean up the look. We built out the stair a bit and then wrapped it with the MDF. We got lucky and the MDF was the...
Use a broom to thoroughly sweep away all debris and loose particles. Read more:What Is a Subfloor? 3. Consider the Baseboards Whether or not you remove the existing baseboard molding prior to installing laminate flooring depends on their condition and ease of removal. ...
One of my doubts was how easy installation was supposed to be. Word on the street was that it snapped together (tongue and groove), no glue or nailing required and it could go over most any existing floor, with the exception of carpet. ...
Choose a nonsmoking dorm, not just a nonsmoking floor. Watch out for old carpet or area rugs that may have both mites and mold. Explain to your roommate (in a friendly fashion) why the room needs to be kept clean. Volunteer to clean it, if need be. If the roommate is disagreeable ...
Floor coverings add texture and interest to a room: Hide Rugs and Jute Rugs:Bring natural, tactile elements. Silk Orientals and Wall-to-Wall Carpets:Offer a range of textures from smooth to plush. Textiles Every piece of material will add some sort of texture and visual weight: ...
but the extra special touch was carrying the baseboard up to 18" utilizing a simple classic panel molding and paint. By painting the baseboard up to the molding, we were able to make the baseboard appear to be higher, adding so much richness, color, and interest to the otherwise neutral ...
We’ve discussed painting the tile floor and adding a stair runner, but this list would not be complete without me mentioning vintage style rugs. And yes! You can put these down over carpet. In fact, it’s one of my favorite ways to add character to a room AND protect the carpeted ...