{"id":8436,"date":"2017-10-02T04:36:14","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T04:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/?p=102468"},"modified":"2017-10-05T16:02:23","modified_gmt":"2017-10-05T16:02:23","slug":"how-to-install-laminate-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/how-to-install-laminate-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Laminate Flooring"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102646\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/b54284768010ebba7c82bcdf4a17cb69.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"inner\">Installing new flooring is easier than ever with a variety of new, durable products that go down in a snap. These attractive laminate planks have the look of real wood and will add warmth and elegance to any space.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Materials<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/%20TrafficMASTER-Lakeshore-Pecan-7-mm-%20Thick-x-7-2-3-in-Wide-x-50-5-8-in-Length-%20Laminate-Flooring-24-17-sq-ft-%20case-35947\/205349795?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laminate Flooring<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/HDX-2-in-1-%20Knee-Pad-HDX2N1KP\/205516250?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knee Pads<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Porter-Cable-1-1-2-in-x-16-Gauge-Glue-Collated-Nail-1000-per-Box-PFN16150-1\/100200854?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">16-gauge nails<\/a> (for nailer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wood scrap<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/3M-N95-Particulate-Respirator-Mask-8200XC1-C\/202080141?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">Mask<\/a>\/<a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Grease-Monkey-Long-Cuff-Neoprene-Cleaning-%20Gloves-Large-24103-012\/202759378?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">Gloves<\/a>\/<a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/3M-Clear-Frame-with-Clear-Lenses-Over-the-Glass-%20Eyewear-47110-WV24\/300246523?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">Safety Glasses<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tools<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/%20Milwaukee-25-ft-Compact-Tape-%20Measure-48-22-6625\/300839152?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tape Measure<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/The-Home-%20Depot-Jumbo-Round-FSC-100-%20Pencil-10228\/300951230?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/%20Milwaukee-7-in-Billet-Torpedo-%20Level-48-22-5107\/207132432?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Ryobi-%20Whole-Stud-Detector-ESF5000\/300038771?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stud Finder<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/%20Milwaukee-100-ft-Aluminum-Chalk-Reel-Kit-%20with-Blue-Chalk-and-Bonus-%20Line-48-22-3993\/300678855?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chalk Line<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Dasco-Pro-%20Pry-Bar-Set-3-Piece-91\/202585548?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pry Bar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/HDX-16-oz-Ash-Handle-Hammer-N-D16CHD\/204630275?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hammer<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-6-1-2-in-Cordless-Circular-Saw-Tool-Only-P507\/205806375?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circular Saw<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/tool-truck-rental\/Jamb-Saw\/10-55\/\">Jamb Saw<\/a> (rent one from THD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Empire-%20Magnum-Fat-Boy-7-in-Aluminum-Rafter-%20Square-2990\/205194666?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed Square<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-AirStrike-16-Gauge-Cordless-Straight-Nailer-Tool-Only-P325\/204667878?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pneumatic Nail Gun<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Step 1: Clear Existing Flooring<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102649\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cd0c081c82a7fd70466ea3e813316d11-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Dasco-Pro-%20Pry-Bar-Set-3-Piece-91\/202585548?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">pry bar<\/a> to gently remove baseboards. If you have existing carpet, use a utility blade to cut the carpet free at the edges and pull it up. Roll the old carpet up for easier disposal. Using pliers, pull up any old fasteners left in the subfloor, then give it a good vacuum to remove any leftover dust and dirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>NOTE: For your comfort, you may want to wear <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/HDX-2-in-1-%20Knee-Pad-HDX2N1KP\/205516250?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">knee pads<\/a> while installing your new floor.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Step 2: Prepare Laminate<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102645\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8468c37486b438a23ad6291de32db572-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want to mix up planks from various <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/%20TrafficMASTER-Lakeshore-Pecan-7-mm-%20Thick-x-7-2-3-in-Wide-x-50-5-8-in-Length-%20Laminate-Flooring-24-17-sq-ft-%20case-35947\/205349795?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">boxes of laminate<\/a> to ensure a good variety of wood tones throughout. This also allows the product a chance to acclimate to your home\u2019s interior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure your first run is straight, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/%20Milwaukee-25-ft-Compact-Tape-%20Measure-48-22-6625\/300839152?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">measure<\/a> the width of your plank, then add \u215c-in. for expansion. In the left corner of the room, pull that distance from the starting wall and mark it. Do this in the right corner, then pop a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/%20Milwaukee-100-ft-Aluminum-Chalk-Reel-Kit-%20with-Blue-Chalk-and-Bonus-%20Line-48-22-3993\/300678855?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">chalk line<\/a> between these two points. Now you&#8217;ll have a truly straight line to guide your first row (aka \u201crun\u201d) of planks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOTE: If installing below grade or in humid areas, a vapor barrier is required. See Manufacturer Instructions for more detail. Some product is built with underlayment included on the underside of the plank.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Step 3: Plan Ahead for Custom Boards<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102644\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/d41e567d07916a63cf2986c430cfdc86-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To figure where you\u2019ll need to custom cut boards, measure the length of the room, then divide that number by the length of your planks. In your planning, make sure to avoid having any boards under 12-in. long. Adjust your cuts and runs accordingly. Also, maintain a staggered effect for a more natural look.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Step 4: Install First Run<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102650\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/d363d929b4eea5e92f39e3ff5c75d04e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the first plank up against the chalk line making sure that the tongue side is facing the wall. Leave a \u215c-in. gap between the wall and the edge of the plank for floor expansion. Continue adding planks to complete your first run. At the end of your first, cut the last board to allow for a \u215c-in. expansion joint.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Step 5: Install Remaining Laminate<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102646\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/b54284768010ebba7c82bcdf4a17cb69.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the first run is installed, continue adding planks. As you work your way back and forth across the room (moving left to right), use a tapping block and hammer to make sure the planks fit together snugly horizontally, and vertically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trim your planks to size as needed. Simply measure, mark, and then cut the product using a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-6-1-2-in-Cordless-Circular-Saw-Tool-Only-P507\/205806375?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">circular<\/a>, table or miter saw. \u00a0Be sure to wear an appropriate <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/3M-N95-Particulate-Respirator-Mask-8200XC1-C\/202080141?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">mask<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/3M-Clear-Frame-with-Clear-Lenses-Over-the-Glass-%20Eyewear-47110-WV24\/300246523?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">safety glasses<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Grease-Monkey-Long-Cuff-Neoprene-Cleaning-%20Gloves-Large-24103-012\/202759378?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">gloves<\/a>. To avoid tricky cuts around doorways and moldings consider <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/tool-truck-rental\/Jamb-Saw\/10-55\/\">renting a jamb saw from The Home Depot<\/a>. By trimming the existing molding you can simply slip the planks up underneath the jambs for a more finished look.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Step 6: Install Final Boards<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102648\" src=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/8565d34287791d4726c09baee767c462.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your very last run you may need to rip each board to size. Do this with a circular or table saw. With the final run in place, use a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-AirStrike-16-Gauge-Cordless-Straight-Nailer-Tool-Only-P325\/204667878?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">nail gun<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Porter-Cable-1-1-2-in-x-16-Gauge-Glue-Collated-Nail-1000-per-Box-PFN16150-1\/100200854?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">16-gauge nails<\/a> to re-install all baseboards, nailing them into the studs, which can be located using a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Ryobi-%20Whole-Stud-Detector-ESF5000\/300038771?cm_mmc=socialmedia%7Capronblog%7CD00%7C000000%7CHomeDepotStaff%7C102468\">stud finder<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/install-laminate-flooring\/\">How to Install Laminate Flooring<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/\">The Home Depot 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These attractive laminate planks have the look of real wood and will add warmth and elegance to any space. 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