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How to Check the Installation Work of Laminate Flooring?

Many people like laminate flooring installed in their house. But they don’t know to check the installer’s work. Below are some ways to check the installation work.

1. The inspection should be done after 2 days since the installation is finished as this is the first time for each floor plank to work with others. They need time to work well to with others well. Also laminate flooring is a floating type. The floor planks need time to expand.

2. The accessory under the door should not prevent the door from “working” freely.

3. There should be no big noise such as creaking when people walk the floor.

4. The locking system of each plank of floor plank should work with each other well. The surface of floor should be even. There should be no big white line at the joint. The gap at the joint should be no more than 0.18mm. The plank should not push up at the joint, especially at the short side.

5. There should be no dirt, glue and big scratch on the surface. There should be no plumping problem or damage with the plank.

6. The accessories should have covered the gap between 2 floor areas or the gap between laminate floor and other type of floor covering materials such as ceramic tile. The accessories should be tightened. The cap of screw for the accessories should not be out of the surface of accessories. The gap between wall and floor should be between 8mm and 11mm. The accessory such as skirting or quarter round between wall and floor should not prevent the floor from floating freely.

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WOOD LAMINATE: I am installing Pergo wood laminate flooring in my Kitchen; Do you have any advice for me?

Kitchen is about 200 Sq. Ft. Can I put it down right over the linoleum or vinyl floor? If so, do I still need a moisture barrier sheet. Should I glue the pieces together to prevent water leakage? What do I do about the outside edge, ie. caulk?

Thanks for your help....

WOW, You have alot of questions. I do laminate flooring for a living, installing almost every day so, here goes. First you need a pad (foam underlayment) for under the laminate, most flooring stores or home depot, lowes carry it. You dont need a moisture barrier if you are going over sheet vinyl. The only reason for a moisture barrier is when you go over bare concrete.
Then if the pergo is a click system it wont need glue and most likley wont work because the edges of the laminate is coated with wax to protect against moisture. Around the edges of the room should be a baseboard or cabinets, the cabinets should get a quarter round. The baseboard should be pulled off to allow the laminate to go within one quarter of an inch to the sheetrock, then reinstall the base to cover the gap. The other option would be to install quarter round around the baseboard too. Any area that meets another floorcovering, like carpet or tile, needs a transition strip to go between them. The carpet would take an end cap, the tile would take a T-molding. The door casings and jambs would need to be undercut to allow the laminate to slide under them for a professional look. If you have additional questions feel free to email me. Good Luck, Swequin

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