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Install Laminate Wood Flooring Yourself

Laying laminate flooring is an affordable way to update a room in your home. Though hardwood flooring is most durable, but it is expensive too. This easy guide shows you how to lay laminate flooring to achieve a professional look without the expense of a flooring expert.
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Laminate flooring can be laid over cement, brick or tiled surfaces however the floor needs to be clean, level and free from dirt. Laminate flooring is not recommended in bathrooms or laundry rooms where there is high humidity and moisture content as the boards will buckle and warp over time.

What You Will Need To Lay Your Own Laminate Flooring

  • Laminate Flooring (10% More Than The Floor Area)
  • Underlay (10% More Than The Floor Area)
  • Quarter Round (Quadrant) Pine or Skirting (10% More Than The Perimeter Of The Room)
  • Hammer
  • Tapping Block
  • Jigsaw with Course Wood Blade
  • Laminate Guillotine or Circular Saw (Optional)

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