Could your old floor do with a make over? Are you stuck for fresh ideas?
When it comes to DIY flooring, few flooring systems are as simple to install as floating floors. Read on to find out how just about anyone can lay their new flooring just like the professionals.
Floating floor systems remove the headaches caused by the more conventional flooring options. There is usually far less floor preparation involved, faster turn around time from the start to completion of your flooring project, is less labor intensive, saves the hassle of having to install batons or masonite, does not cause height or trip hazards when connecting to other floor coverings such as carpet, and can often save you up to 50 percent of cost compared to conventional flooring alternatives.
Gone are the days of the tired looking sheet vinyl, right now, you can buy vinyl floating floors that also come in tiles and planks spoiling you with hundreds of modern and traditional colors.
Estimating the correct quantity is a vital component of this project, if you under estimate, you risk falling short of the required quantity and possibly having to settle for a different dye batch/color variation. You should also allow for junior trims for external joining doors.
Whether your existing floor coverings are tiles, timber or concrete, a floating floor system will usually allow you to lay the panels directly over the existing floor hence eliminating floor preparation. However we do recommend you rectify any obvious imperfections to be on the safe side.
Now, it’s time to lay the flooring. After you lay the plastic moisture sheets, commence installation of the underlay foam. Prior to laying the floating floor, we recommend to leave half an inch gap from the wall. Use spacers to maintain expansion consistency. This is one of the most crucial factors and is necessary in case the floating floor swells. Commence laying the floor from the farthest distance point of the doorway. Make sure the floor groove side faces the wall. Apply small amounts of wood glue in the panel grooves tapping gently with your rubber mallet. For large open spaces, ensure to allow for expansion provisions every 30 linear feet. Apply an industry standard joint sealant. This same sealant should be applied to connecting wet areas.
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