Use the remainder of the laminate flooring planks you cut at the end of row one to start the next row as long as it s.
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This will stagger the seams which results in a more natural look.
Then rotate down to lock.
Trim the last plank to length to fit so that it ends 1 4 inch from the wall.
Place unopened packages of laminate flooring in the room or rooms in which they are to be installed.
During installation place a full carton of planks or something equally heavy across the end of the row being installed to keep the planks in place.
In this video i am showing how to install laminate flooring for the first time.
Begin laying the first row on the longest wall with the trimmed edges of the planks against the wall.
Lay a loose plank of your new flooring upside down against the door casing over a piece of the underlayment and saw off the bottom of the casing.
Let the boards acclimate.
Doing so enables you to slide the new planks underneath the casing.
Lay down a full size plank against the wall spacing it about 1 4 to 3 8 inch as directed by the manufacturer away from the wall and making sure the groove edge faces out.
Install first row place the first row snug against the spacers.
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Moisture can often destroy a perfect laminate floor installation so before you begin it is very important to.
Hold the long side of the second row plank at an angle.
Check for moisture levels.
To close the gap on the long side lift the outside edge of the plank about an inch and push in firmly until the edges meet.
How to install laminate flooring.