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How do you prepare a laminate floor?
How to prepare your floor before installing laminate flooring
- Check moisture levels.
- Level the floor.
- Undercut door trims and door jambs.
- Clean the floor.
- Lay a moisture barrier.
- Acclimate the laminate flooring to the room where it will be installed.
Can you put subfloor over laminate?
Laminate flooring cannot ever be installed on a subfloor made of carpet or padding. Wood and concrete are the idea subfloors. In some instances, you might be able to install your flooring over an existing floor, but it is important to check prior to installation if it is a suitable material.
How level does my floor need to be for laminate?
Most manufacturers recommend that the floor be flat to within 3/16” in a 10 ft. radius. These measurements are consistent with most other types of floor coverings. On floating floors, vertical movement needs to be kept to a minimum.
Do you have to prepare subfloor for laminate flooring?
Once you’ve confirmed that you have a suitable laminate flooring subfloor, you will need to prepare your subfloor for installation. Whether you have a plywood subfloor or a concrete subfloor, there are a few steps that are universal in preparing the subfloor. The most important step in this process is checking for any damages.
What’s the best way to prep a subfloor?
Product costs, availability and item numbers may vary online or by market. The key to a beautiful, long-lasting hardwood or laminate floor is a well-prepared subfloor. Before you install your plywood subfloor, first calculate the room’s square footage to find out how much flooring you’ll need to buy.
What should I Clean my subfloor with before installing hardwood flooring?
If you are installing flooring with adhesive, clean the subfloor or old flooring of wax, paint, oil, sealers, adhesives and other debris following the adhesive manufacturer’s instructions. The surface can’t be slick, heavily troweled or burnished.
What should I use to level my laminate floor?
Plywood will be big enough to span the distance of any imperfections in the floor, making it level. Use a hammer or nail gun to drive nails into the plywood. Make sure the nails are long enough to go through the plywood and into the subfloor. Once you’ve leveled your floor, you can install the laminate pad.
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