How To Remove Snap Together Laminate Flooring

The laminate flooring in this project has a soundproof backing and wood finish.

How to remove snap together laminate flooring.

The process to remove laminate flooring is a straightforward. The laminated flooring in this project has a soundproof backing and textured cherry wood finish. Remove the first plank in the next row by first using the float to disengage the end and then while standing on the subfloor lifting the free side about 4 inches off the ground and pulling the. Snap together flooring is laminated with a plastic surface that can withstand a fair amount of abuse but a crack or scratch may necessitate the replacement of a board.

Pry upward slowly while also pushing the piece away from the adjacent pieces. In fact you can cut the planks using a table saw miter saw circular saw hand saw or laminate cutter. To remove the laminate floor itself slide the j end of the flat bar into the gap between the wall and the first row of planks to pry up the first one about 45 degrees. Use your fingers or the prybar to gently pry the corner piece of the snap lock flooring up and away from the subfloor.

Typically you will cut with the finished side up. It snaps together by lining up the planks at an angle and then flattening out the row being installed image 2. Sometimes called a floating floor the surface floats on a foam cushion on top of the subfloor. However a diamond blade is recommended as laminate can be tough to cut through and may damage another type of blade.

Use duct tape to mark the plank more easily and reduce splintering. Newer generation laminate flooring is not attached to the subfloor and can be reused if removed carefully. To save the edges of the flooring boards use a tapping block or rubber mallet to tap adjoining rows together image 1. When disassembling the floor.