Installing a new laminate floor in your home is not the hardest DIY project you can do. But it’s a labor-intensive task that could take you the best part of a day. There are many benefits you get with laminate floors. They are economical, highly durable, and very easy to install. Laminate flooring Anchorage AK can work in any room except the bathroom.
In case you are planning to install these types of floors, below is a simple guide to help you:
Pull Up Carpet
The first step when installing laminate floors is to remove the wall to wall carpets in your home. Use a knife to cut a straight line on the carpet. Most carpets are held down with perimeter tack strips. The best way to remove them is to carefully pull the carpet up from the doorway. Then make sure the padding and the tack strips are removed too.
Remove the Baseboard
The second step is to remove the baseboard. In some cases, the baseboard might still be in good shape and there is no need for complete removal. You can install the laminate floor while the baseboard is still in place. However, if you must remove the boards, the first step is to score the caulk joint between the trim and the wall. Proceed and gently remove the baseboard.
Level and Clean
It is very important to make sure that the subfloor is perfectly leveled before installing the laminate. Clean up the place too. Any remnant glue must be scraped clean. Pay attention to tack strip nails. They need to be removed. Once this is done, go ahead and acclimate the flooring. Each Anchorage flooring type will have very specific methods to acclimate. Read the instructions given by the manufacturer and follow them very carefully.
Determine Layout and Prep Door Frames
You will also need to determine the layout of the room before installing the laminate floor. Measure the width of each room you intend to work on. Go ahead and install planks. Planks should be installed parallel to the main view of the room.
Additionally, ensure that you’ve prepared the door frames for installation. Once this is done, go ahead and install underlayment. The underlayment you have has specific installation instructions from the manufacturers. Follow them as effectively as possible.
Lay Down the Floor
The final step is to lay the floor. Start by one piece and move on slowly until you are done. It’s likely that when you get close to a wall there will be a small gap left which cannot be filled with laminate. But there is a solution for it. You can use a pull bar to close out the gaps.
Installing laminate flooring Anchorage in your home is easy but it takes time and a lot of work. The simple steps above should help you get the job done easily.