How To Install Laminate Flooring
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April 13, 2009
How To Install Laminate Flooring
This is a question I get asked all the time “How easy is it to install laminate flooring?” The answer to that is it is very easy to do, as long as you follow the right steps.
If you think about it knowing how to install laminate flooring could save you hundreds of dollars! The big box stores may charge you an arm and a leg for an install, but it really could be an unnecessary expense that you could avoid altogether if you are confident in your own abilities.
You may search around the internet for “how to install laminate flooring”, but you would probably come up empty handed, or with just a page of text to sift through? All this is not really worth your time or effort, trust me I’ve been researching this myself to see what problems and misinformation is out there.
What I did find however was a completely in-depth guide on the installation process, better than I could have done myself!:) The best thing about this is that its all on video, so you not only get to see step-by-step how to do it, but you can watch it at the same time as you install your own laminate flooring!
Here is a sample…
How To Install Laminate Flooring Video Clip
This is just a small sample of the professional videos this guide includes. What also took me by surprise was how much content was in the videos, here is a list of some of the chapters..
1. Introduction
2. Starting Out…planning, temperature requirements, room prep
3. Determining Direction…which way to lay the planks
4. Tools of the Trade…equipment you’ll need for the job (shown below)
5. Undercutting Doorways…using a handsaw or an undercut saw (partially shown above)
6. Laying the Underlay
7. Installing the First Few Rows…choosing a starting wall, leaving an expansion gap, cutting, etc.
8. Tips and Tricks…points to keep in mind while you install
9. Troubleshooting…tapping planks into tight spaces, detail work, a second approach to the same space.
10. Finishings…floor transitions
This video course really does cover everything you need to know about how to install laminate flooring in any area of your home. In fact a couple of long term installers I showed picked up some great tips from the videos, its extremely well put together.
My best recommendation for this week has to be this video guide, even newbie DIY’ers can use this to complete their very own flooring project. Not only that but think about the savings you will make, and also the proud feeling of being able to tell your friends that you did it yourself!.
One of my readers who used the “How To Install Laminate Flooring Videos” actually surprised her husband while he was away on business for a weekend. She went through the video beforehand and also while she was in the middle of installing it, and got it done before he came home.
She told me he still had a problem believing she did it until she also finished the kitchen too! After that their was no question from him.
DIY Install
If you are inspired by the stories above here is the link to check out the videos for yourself…
How To Install Laminate Flooring Video Course
Remember don’t be intimidated by trying it yourself, think of the money you will save and that proud feeling of accomplishment after your have competed your floors!
And I also want you to send me a picture after you have completed your floor to share with me and this community just what a great job you did. If you like you can also write a note about it and I will post it on this blog for everyone to read, now if that does not inspire you to do it;).
I’d say good luck but you wont need it. Again here is the link if you want to find out more about the videos..
How To Install Laminate Flooring Video Course
