Are you finishing up an installation and wondering, can I put laminate flooring on stairs? Well, laminate and vinyl flooring can be installed on stairs! This is a great way to expand your beautiful floor onto your staircase, and easily refresh an outdated staircase. Installing laminate flooring on stairs is definitely one time you won’t use it as a floating floor …
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Before you dive right into the installation of your laminate flooring educate yourself a little bit. When you take the necessary steps to prepare for the installation of laminate flooring, you will be successful. Read our list of the 11 biggest mistakes made during laminate flooring installation. 1. Not sealing laminate joints in water sensitive areasLaminate flooring products are recommended …
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When speaking with your flooring installer, or reading your installation instructions, you may learn that you need to acclimate your flooring before you install your laminate flooring. How Long Do I Acclimate My Flooring? The recommended time for acclimation is 48 to 72 hours. Why is the Time so Long? The reason for this acclimation time is to allow the …
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The question of whether you should glue underlayment down to a subfloor may come up if you are installing flooring for the first time. You want to make sure you have a solid foundation for your new flooring. You would think this would extend to your underlayment. Should I Glue Underlayment Down? No, you should not glue down your underlayment. …
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The question of if you can glue moldings down was touched on in our previous blog post, “Do I Have To Use Tracks With The Moldings?“, but we will elaborate more on this topic in this post. So… Can I Glue Moldings Down? Yes, you are able to install moldings with glue. This type of installation is especially recommended …
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Hi May, We’re sorry to hear that you’re having troubles with an installation video! Sounds like the locking system you’re referencing is the G2 or Angle/Angle type of installation. Don’t feel alone though, this type of installation stumps many customers. However, there is hope! Once you understand how to do it, it’s like riding a bike! What Is The Wedge For? …
Read More »For many homeowners, installing laminate flooring is one of the easiest and best ways to transform the look of a home while keeping costs down. Although installation is fairly intuitive on flat surfaces, stairs can pose a little bit more of a challenge. Choosing the Laminate Flooring For Your Stairs The first step to installing laminate flooring on stairs is …
Read More »Your guide to installing laminate flooring on an uneven subfloor requires you to pay attention to a few key aspects. Follow the tips below and your installation should go smoothly! How Level Is Your Subfloor? Most manufacturers require you to have it level to within ¼” over 10 ft. This is to insure the integrity of the floor and will …
Read More »Yes, you can install laminate flooring on walls! Laminate flooring on walls has become a popular trend in homes and businesses. Not only is it a unique way to bring incredible style to any room, but it’s affordable, which makes it a win-win. It can be easily installed on walls and can create a rustic, modern or unique feel. The installation …
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If you are making your laminate flooring a DIY project, you might wonder what is the right direction to install my laminate flooring? When deciding the direction to install laminate flooring, you have to consider your space, lighting and decor. The best way to decide is to lay out the floor and visualize what looks best. Here are a few …
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