Laminate Installation In The Greater Boston Area
Understanding the basics of installation will increase your knowledge of the process, and enhance your confidence in the installers. Here are a few of the basics of laminate floor installation:
- Installed using a "floating floor system"
- Padded underlayment sits between the subfloor and the planks or tiles
- Planks or tiles sit on the underlayment, not anchored to the subfloor, and are connected to form a "one-piece" floating floor
- Installation can produce a hollow sound, reduced with a quality underlayment
- The floor will have a slight give underfoot, for more comfort
- Slight ridging or peaking where planks or tiles are joined can occur
- Glueless installations lock together without adhesive
Before, During, And After Laminate Installation Day
Before installation day:
- Relocate furniture
- Empty china cabinets and closets
- Consider removal and disposal of old floorcovering
- Remove it yourself and leave it 1 day before installing
- For carpet, leave tack strips and pull out staples
Installation day
- Be home and available
- Be prepared for questions
- Presence insures the right wood is installed in the right areas
- The exact time of arrival cannot be guaranteed, only a time frame
Safety
- Installers use tools and techniques that can be hazardous
- Make sure that children and pets are out of the work area
- Follow through with a walk-through
- Prior to completion- walk through to ask questions and be clear on any final details
After installation day
- Establish good ventilation for 48 to 72 hours
- Be prepared
Laminate Care & Maintenance
Follow our laminate care & maintenance guide to ensure that your flooring always looks its best. Learn more here!
