Published on July 13, 2018 The installation of wood laminate flooring may seem basic or even alien to what we do as architectural designers, but that should not be the case. When we understand the characteristics of the materials we specify and their assembly processes, we can design in a ...
The important thing with any type of subfloor is that you want to have a smooth surface for the new flooring to be installed on. In order for the floor to lay flat, we knew we had to scrape up all that old glue. Using a shop vac and a belt sander, we went to town. It was a...
Your laminate flooring comes packaged in tongue and groove planks which will be slotted into each other. Depending on the size of the room, it can take anywhere from a half day to a day to lay the floor tiles. Laying the tiles horizontally from the window will allow the tiles to pick u...
How to lay laminate and engineered wood flooring Laminate and engineered wood flooring can both be floated with a DIY, click and lock installation. With this installation method, the wood planks are joined together with interlocking joints, creating a single, continuous layer that ‘floats’ over ...
How to Install Laminate Wood Flooring Preparation and careful planning are key components of successful flooring installation. While some basic carpentry skills are necessary, the average homeowner taking on laminate floor installation as a home improvement project can usually get the job done in one ...
I’m so excited to share a home renovation project with you! Over the last few weeks my husband and I ripped out our carpet in our family room and put in wood laminate flooring. We’re DIY project lovers and this renovation was a fun one! Love the look of hardwood floors but ...
If the laminate flooring you’re removing was glued to a concrete subfloor, there will likely be a lot of adhesive residue left over. A floor scraper is a great tool for removing glue or any other debris that’s stuck to the concrete. Simply run it along the surface at a 15 to 30-...
Concrete vs wood? Concrete flooring with a mid-range design profile (see above) is comparable to high-end laminate, hardwood,or bamboo flooring.WILL IT COST MORE TO REDO OR REPLACE MY CONCRETE FLOORS?Unless your existing concrete isn’t structurally sound and requires replacement, your best ...
• Laminate underlayment • Safety glasses • Gloves Step: 1. Thoroughly clean the subfloor so that there is no debris on the floor and that it is flat and smooth. 2. Directly onto the subfloor, lay down a layer of plastic sheeting to create a moisture barrier. Tape the sheeting ...
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