Laying laminate flooring
Laminate is a durable, affordable floor, and its click-lock system makes it DIY-friendly to lay. Good preparation determines the final result.
You will need
- Laminate (+10% for waste)
- Underlay with impact sound insulation and a moisture barrier
- Spacer wedges for the expansion gaps
- Tapping block and a hammer or pull bar
- Saw (jigsaw or hand saw)
- Tape measure, try square and pencil
- Skirting boards
Steps
Check the subfloor
The subfloor must be level, dry and solid. A moisture barrier film goes on a concrete floor. Level any unevenness of more than 2–3 mm over a metre first.
Let the laminate acclimatise
Lay the underlay
Plan the rows
Start the first row
Stagger the joints
Lock the rows
Finish off
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