Installing hardwood flooring in your house is a simple procedure that requires the appropriate tools and careful attention to detail. Unlike tiling, laminate and hardwood flooring panels do not require grout or mortar. They snap or lock together like puzzle pieces, allowing you to make quick progress.
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Preparing For New Flooring
Floors made of floating tile aren’t attached to the subfloor, so they hover over your existing floorboards. In most situations, you can finish a whole room in one day. However – careful preparation is essential for achieving a professional and smooth conclusion –
here are some pointers to prepare your space for new flooring.
1- Gather The Necessary Tools
To install your new flooring, you’ll need the following equipment and materials: an underlay for beneath the laminate or hardwood flooring and joint tape to keep it in place. Those with a concrete sub-floor, a polythene sheet and a damp-proof membrane may be useful.
If you’re putting it into a wooden sub-floor, you’ll need a hammer, nail gun, and combi drill. To smooth the surface, you might need a sander or sandpaper. Keep the area clean with a vacuum cleaner or broom to collect dust or debris. Finally, ensure you have a straight rule and utility knife.
2- Calculate The Flooring Needed
The next stage in preparing for laminate or wood panel installation is to figure out how much of the laminate or wood panels you’ll need for your space. Because laminate flooring comes in packs giving the number of square meters covered per pack, you should verify this when selecting your flooring.
3- Prep The Boards
Acclimatise the boards to enable the wood to expand or shrink depending on humidity and temperature. So store the boards horizontally in the room you’ll use them in for a few days. Stack the packs flat in their boxes, allowing air to flow freely around each box.
4- Remove Furniture And Old Flooring
Remove all furniture from the area and remove any old laminate panels or carpeting. Remove anything that secures the flooring, such as gripper rods and adhesive. If possible, install your new laminate or hardwood flooring on the floorboards; if there are ceramic tiles, you’ll need to remove them. After you have removed them, it is a good idea to hire a professional rubbish removalist to take care of the disposal process for you.
5- Prepare The Sub-Floor
Make sure the sub-floor is completely dry. Check for any unevenness or bumps before laying your panels. Flatten out any unevenness before you begin.
6- Install The Underlay
Underlay provides moisture protection while making the space warmer, more insulated, and less noisy. It’s a must-do you don’t want to overlook. If your garage floor is concrete, a damp-proof membrane is a way to go; however, if it’s wood, underlay will suffice.
Conclusion
Placing a new laminate or hardwood floor in your home is quick to complete. However, it requires some planning to ensure a perfect finish. From ensuring you have the proper tools to measuring the amount of flooring correctly, these suggestions will ensure you’re ready to install flooring, knowing that you’ve completed all necessary actions for a professional result.
