Create expansion gaps by inserting shims along the walls.
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When you nail tongue and groove flooring properly the nails are invisible so american floor installers call the process.
Underlayment will give you a flat smooth surface to install the laminate flooring on.
Planks can be cut with a hand saw circular saw or flooring cutter and most laminate flooring comes in planks that simply snap together with a tongue.
If a floor plank and underlayment or adhesive will not fit under the door remove the door and trim it with a circular saw about 1 8 inch above the level of the new flooring.
Once the floor is level sweep and clean the surface.
Next cut strips of underlayment to size and lay the strips down across the exposed floor.
Make sure that all nail heads are hammered down and replace any boards that are rotten.
They allow the vinyl plank flooring to adjust to temperature changes and will allow some leeway for the contraction and expansion of the house.
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Sand and or plane any high spots and also fill any low areas.
Secret nailing the floor down to a wood subfloor.
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A 10mm expansion gap must be left around the perimeter of the room including doorways.
This creates a stable base for the flooring gives it a bit of cushion and helps prevent squeaks.
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Most diyers can complete laminate floor installation in one day.
In fact laminate flooring can be installed in almost every room in your home including kitchens since it doesn t have to be glued down and doesn t involve grout or mortar.
According to home depot if you re laying the laminate flooring in a room that s below grade or prone to high humidity and moisture you should also put down a vapor barrier to protect the floor from moisture.
Snap the planks in place.
Prepare a plywood subfloor and nail any loose areas that move or squeak.
Good to know if you need to cut the door get the approximate layout of the cut and use masking tape on top and bottom of the cut line to reduce splintering as the cut is made.