Begin laying the first row on the longest wall with the trimmed edges of the planks against the wall.
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Hold the long side of the second row plank at an angle.
Then rotate down to lock.
Moisture can often destroy a perfect laminate floor installation so before you begin it is very important to.
Start the second row where you started off the first.
Check for moisture levels.
To close the gap on the long side lift the outside edge of the plank about an inch and push in firmly until the edges meet.
During installation place a full carton of planks or something equally heavy across the end of the row being installed to keep the planks in place.
Lay down a full size plank against the wall spacing it about 1 4 to 3 8 inch as directed by the manufacturer away from the wall and making sure the groove edge faces out.
Place unopened packages of laminate flooring in the room or rooms in which they are to be installed.
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Doing so enables you to slide the new planks underneath the casing.
This will stagger the seams which results in a more natural look.
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Lay a loose plank of your new flooring upside down against the door casing over a piece of the underlayment and saw off the bottom of the casing.
Trim the last plank to length to fit so that it ends 1 4 inch from the wall.
How to install laminate flooring.
Install first row place the first row snug against the spacers.
Let the boards acclimate.