Monday, July 13, 2009

How to Intstall TOPFLOR Laminate Flooring?

Installation Instruction of TOPFLOR click system laminate flooring:

Install laminate flooring is not as easier as ALLURE Vinyl Plank floorings.
Tools and materials that you need for installation of laminate floorings are:
Measurement tape, handsaw/jigsaw/coping saw, utility knife, trim cutters, fitting wedges, underlayment PE foam, plastic sheet, skirting, profile and laminate flooring.

1. Preparing the Floor. If you've got another type of flooring, this is the time to get rid of it. Pull up your old carpet and padding. Remove all of the tack strips around the room's perimeter. You may need to scrape the floor to get rid of any padding sticking to it. Vacuum it well. If there are any noticeable dips, level them out. On a concrete slab, thinset may be skimmed on it.
1. Preparing your floor. Make sure your subfloor is flat and even. Vacuum it well. Lay a layer of plastic sheet on top you subfloor. The function is to prevent moisture coming up from your subfloor. Lay another layer of PE foam to absorb sound.

2. Lay the laminate boards lengthways towards the light source. Use fitting wedges at intervals between the laminating board and wall. You should leave a 10mm gap between your laminate flooring and the wall for expansion. Lay the first laminate board in a left hand corner, the end with the short tongue against the wall. Lay the next laminate board end on, placing the short tongue of the second laminate board into the long tongue of the first laminate board at a 30 degree angle. Lower the board and lock it into place. Lay more laminate boards in the same way until you reach the end of the row, where you will probably have to cut a laminate board to make it fit. If the cut off piece is 300mm-900mm use it to start the next row, otherwise halve a new laminate board, as the joined should be staggered.

3. To star the next row, angle the cut laminate board against the laminate board in the previous row, cut end next to the skirting wedge. Press forward and fold down at the same time to lock its long side. Place the short end of the next board at an angle against the previous board and fold down. Make sure the laminate board is on the locking strip in the previous row. Angle the laminating boards by 30 degrees and push them against the row in front. When the boards are tightly together, push them down. Continue to lay the laminating boards in this way row by row.

4. For the last row, place a laminate board on top of the second last row and place a third laminate board on top with the tongue touching the wall and use the edge to mark the cutting line on the board beneath. Cut the board and ease it into position, Remove the wedges.

5. Once the flooring is laid cover the edge around the edge or the room with flooring trim or laminate skirting. The trim or laminate skirting should be fixed to the original skirting -NOT to the floor- with adhesive. Use trim cutters that cut the trim in a straight line or at an angle to fit in the corner.
When buying your laminate flooring don't forget to buy the accessories that make the finishing touches to your perfect floor.
When your laminate flooring stops and the flooring of another room start you can use profile to gracefully take you through into the next room.

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