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How to Install Laminate Flooring in 10 Steps
What You Need Before You Start
Tools Needed to Install Laminate Flooring
Materials Checklist
How Much Laminate Flooring Should You Buy?
How Long Does It Take to Install Laminate Flooring?
Understanding Floating Floors (and Why It Matters)
Step 1: Check the Room and Choose Your Plank Direction
Step 2: Acclimate the Planks
Step 3: Clear the Room and Remove the Old Floor
Step 4: Prepare the Subfloor
Clean it
Check it is flat
Check it is dry
Always use a moisture barrier on concrete
Step 5: Plan Your Layout
Step 6: Lay the Underlayment
Which underlayment should you use?
Laying it
Step 7: Install the First Row
How big should the expansion gap be?
Step 8: Work Row by Row
Step 9: Cut Around Doorways, Pipes and Awkward Corners
Which way up should you cut?
Door frames
Pipes
Vents, thresholds and odd shapes
Doorways between rooms
Step 10: Fit the Last Row
Step 11: Finish the Edges
Special Situations
Kitchens and bathrooms
Stairs
Underfloor heating
Large or open-plan areas
Apartments
Laminate Flooring Installation Tips
Common Mistakes to Avoid
How to Fix Problems After Installation
Caring for Your New Floor
What Does It Cost?
Final Checklist
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to lay laminate flooring?
Do I need underlayment for laminate flooring?
Which way should laminate planks face?
How big should the expansion gap be?
Can I install laminate flooring over tiles?
Can I install laminate over carpet?
Do I have to remove the skirting boards?
How much extra laminate should I buy?
Can one person install laminate flooring alone?
How soon can I walk on the floor?
Why is my laminate floor lifting after installation?
What is the difference between laminate and vinyl plank flooring?
Can laminate flooring go in a bathroom?
What is the easiest mistake to make?
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