Mark a line on the row of flooring holding it tightly in place while running the back of the compass along the wall so that the line matches the curve or shape of the wall.
How to make an accent wall out of laminent flooring.
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Simply pick a selection of coordinating fabrics and wrap them around sturdy cardboard or very thin wood or plastic squares.
Then carefully press the planks against the wall.
If you use the liquid nails adhesive with the laminate planks over the bricks without the plywood you won t guarantee yourself a level surface to install the planks if the brick isn t level or some parts slightly stick out.
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I m pleased to be sharing a few new and exciting ways that you can use flooring in your home without putting it on the floor.
First lay strips of tape vertically on the wall spacing them by 8 to 12 inches.
Leave a 2 inch gap from the bottom of the tape to the floor.
Affix the squares to the wall in a pleasing pattern with double sided mounting tape.
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Be sure this first row is perfectly level and that all end joints remain square and tight.
Laminate flooring needs at least 1 4 levelness to occur so that no warping or disfiguring occurs.
Then place a straight 2 by 4 board long enough to span the wall flat on the floor next to the wall leveling it by putting shims underneath it.
Place the drywall screws into the wall stud along the bottom edge of this first row only.
You ve just installed the first row to your accent wall.
Fabric can make a fresh and funky accent wall for a reasonable price.