Time Laying Laminate Floor

The time it takes to install a laminate floor depends on the size of the job but you can make a reasonable estimate for a 10 by 20 foot room and extrapolate for a larger job.

Time laying laminate floor.

They should acclimate for at least 48 hours. To lay laminate flooring first clear out any furniture in the room you ll be laying the floor in. If you are installing the flooring below grade or in a room like a basement with high humidity or moisture lay down a vapor barrier before you install the flooring. It is relatively simple to install and can look glamorous for a long time if taken care of properly.

You ll also want to tear up any carpet in the room and remove the leftover tack strips. Floor spacers are sometimes included with the laminate flooring. This will allow them to acclimate to the room s temperature and humidity. Lay out the unopened boxes of laminate planks in the room.

When it comes to flooring it s all about the look affordability and durability. Apply the floor spacers before you lay the laminate panels. Always check the packet before you start. The panels will expand.

Next cut strips of underlayment to size and lay the strips down across the exposed floor.