The need to protect surrounding surfaces, such as walls and baseboards. The length of the dry times required between each step, such as after each stain coat and sealer coat. In a new home or building with newly placed concrete floors, the concrete will need to cure completely before a de...
Once the installation is complete, allow the floor to “cure” for at least 24 hours before you walk on it. Avoiding foot traffic during this period will help prevent unevenness of your brand new floor. Even after the 24 hours are up, be kind to your laminate – it’s sensitive. Leave...
If the baseboards are in good condition and are easy to remove, taking them off and setting them aside for reinstallation after the laminate flooring is installed will make your flooring installation somewhat easier. However, if the baseboards are in poor condition or removal runs the risk of ...
Rubber gloves – the backing gets on your fingers after a while. The first step before purchasing any type of flooring is to measure the square foot of the room. The rule of thumb is to add 10-20% for overage to make sure you have enough for your room. Once your floor arrives, the...