Good stuff dominick . I'm installing mine this weekend and this was alot of help . I noticed you didn't use glue or nails . I was advised to glue at least the joints and for a better job to glue the whole thing to the floor . What do you think ?
You make this look sooo easy. I am thinking of replacing my carpets because the previous owner didn't seem to mind living in a house that (doesn't reeeek) smells like a bit of cat pee..... :P Is it really this easy? Could one girl do this, none of the guys in my house are very handy/care :P
Great video! Quick question, allow 1/4" or so for expansion on all sides, correct? That will be covered up once the quarter round or baseboard is re-installed, allowing no need for glue or nailing at all -- correct? Thank you in advance!
Just a quick question. Was there a reason you installed it lengthwise on the shorter wall? I thought installing it to run the length of the longer wall, and also with the boards running towards the window, makes the room look more open and less "chopped". Was it just a preference?
@StaceyMilo2011 Well for one, what you really dont see is that I also had to attach it to a existing laminate floor. But other then that, no reason at all.
@MorrisCards That would really depend on how square the room is. If the wall is off then so will the floor. always take measurements while installing and you'll be OK.
Dom, the video is great but I have the same question that dennello had which you didn't answer. Do you lock all the ends together to form one long row then lock that entire row to the floor thats already been laid? It looks like that's the only way to do it, is that correct? If not what's that proper process?
I love this stuff, so easy. I did both my daughters rooms and it came out great. Just realize you are up and down hundreds of times and on your hands and knees. Most are not use to this type of work. I was stiff for 3 days, but worth the effort and money saved.
I wouldn't suggest it, as years of carpet use have left certain spots more uneven then others, also high traffic areas result in carpet depression and if you attempt to lay flooring over that, it will be slanted or have dips in it.
Keep in mind the under-pading is very important if you live in a Condo, or if the flooring is on anywhere besides a ground floor, the noise will be very noticeable. When buying underpading you should get atleast 62+ for sound suppression.
@CaptainCheq : even though the carpet is new as it been renewed by the renting company before i moved in. or in case its not possible can i lay the underpading over the carpet ?
@anita000000ful I would only suggest, and not even suggest honestly, installing hardwood/engineered hardwood over a carpet, Laminate over underpading/carpet then another layer of underpading would almost equate to you walking on what would feel like an ocean. Like the video says.. even if there is dirt or a stone underneath upon installation, you will notice it afterwards. You're best bet is living with the carpet.. specially if you're renting.
@CaptainCheq its open end rent for me. and its a good1. the carpet difficult to clean and cos me breath trouble afterwords. is removing the carpet need alot of things orr just pull it out and lay the other thing before the laminate ?
If you allow about a 1/4" spacing for expansion, will the laminate ever come apart at the seams? I've looked at a few houses and although the laminate itself was in good shape, some seams were seperating.
Hey Dom! Your video was great! However you showed locking the panels end to end. Not sure how you lock them side to side. Your video looked like you layed the entire length and locked the next row as one long piece. Is that correct? Also I notice you did not use a block or hammer to snug them up. Is that needed or when there locked in place are they snug enough?
@dennello Some will say you should block and knock them one at a time. However I hate doing like that. The locks are so so soft and they like to break. The way shown will help ensure no locks breaking apart and help you notice any dirt in the locks before it's to late.
no moisture barrier over a wood sub-floor? wow.. even if there's a visquine barrier on the back of the flooring, you still need a moisture barrier... otherwise you void the warrantee....
Loved the close-ups and details many installers never even think to mention. I also like that you make no assumptions on the viewers' prior knowledge of the subject...good for newbie D.I.Y.-ers. One thing though, why did you not tap the boards together? I've installed many such floors and they all needed to be tapped otherwise there were large gaps between boards...
Dom, I like the way you assembled each row and then locked it into the one before it. You should explain that as you're doing it, because it's unclear that's what your doing. I think that's a huge advantage over some of the other installer videos I've seen on here.
Thanks for the tips i'm trying to learn as much as possible about flooring for my Homesdepot job...I just want to be able to help the neghbor department LOL.
@domino99b4u Thank you. I never use them. Just too many things to watch. You'll think one is in, but then when you look it's not. Now what, right ?.. I just leave the gap and go.
Can flooring like this be put down over existing vinyl if the vinyl is in good condition? Also, I notice no adhesives being used on the floor. So does the wood float on top of the floor?
When doing the second, and subsequent rows, why did you not show how you interlock the sides, then tap one end to snug up to the other end of the tile? That is a very crucial step.
cool. thanks dom. i saw some neat tools for layin laminate flrg. Its a simple kit with like 4 tools or 5 . Cutter like a tile saw thing . Etc... Thanks man. good info. straight fwd!
thank you so much for this simple but straight forward video, my girlfriend have nagged to me 6 months now to lai install the floor in our babys future room, your video gave me the confidence i needet to do it myself, so thanks to you i got inspired to do it right now. thank you thank you thank you
thank you so much for this simple but straight forward video, my girlfriend have nagged to me 6 months now to lai install the floor in our babys future room, your video gave me the confidence i needet to do it myself, so thanks to you i got inspired to do it right now. thank you thank you thank you
So i am trying to install a pergo/laminate floor in my garage, I am going to use it as a dance floor, but I am having a problem. Once installed, it is free to slide around because i am not extended completely to each end of the garage. So how do I secure the floor so it won't slide around when I dance on it? I don't want to have it slide and seperate all the time causing me to stop and try and redo the whole floor each day....any suggestions?
problem i have is that the first 2 or 3 rows constantly shift out of alignment when i proceed to add more boards.Any tips?is it safe to nail the first row down to prevent this?Or at least temoprarily nail it down?any help would be appreciated,as it is hard to get things correct when frustration begins to set in because of movement.
Can or can one not use small nails on this type of flooring? some areas in my friend's house with laminate flooring have developed a rising air cushion
Thanks for the video. I would have liked some tips about removing the skirting board, putting it back on after the job is finished, cutting around doorways, joining a laminate floor (in the living room) to a linoleum floor (in the kitchen), etc. The stuff that you mentioned in this video is alright for an absolute beginner who can't figure out how to snap together a tongue and groove system, but didn't have enough info to help me feel really confident to do my floor. thanks anyway.
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i have to ask just because my dad had this issue....he put down a laminate floor in the kitchen and it started to shit and separate after a couple of months...now i want to do this in my bedroom but don't want this issue, any advice?
Can you install laminate flooring over an existing old wood floor? There is carpet covering it now that I will remove. Just didn't want to have to remove the wood floor also.
One more question about a sunken living room. We have a step-up into a sliding patio door. So I was thinking of laying it out like you might do on a staircase.
1. I've read somewhere that I should use a underlayment pad AND a sound barrier?
2. I was talking to a salesperson and they were critical of laminate that had the pad already attached. Their statement was that the "click connection" wasn't padded and that could be a problem.
Thank you for being so straight-forward and keeping it simple! We will be laying our floor tomorrow with Pergo. Should we paint the concrete with a coat of Kilz first?
i noticed you didnt use a vapor barrier(the foam pad they sell with it) is it really needed or just a way to get ya to spend more money thats unneeded? i have heard people use plastic sheeting under it instead of the foam pad.thanks for your help
@bsharp76 No you really do need it. In this video the padding was attached to the flooring. However a vapor barrier and padding are two very different things. You would use a vapor and padding if installing on a concrete floor. But only padding anywhere else.
Very useful video, thanks. I have a quick question. I am laying laminate floors myself but am not skilled enough to lay solid floors. The room that I am getting solid floors on is half concrete half wood. I was advised that I should lay plyboard over the floorboards and concrete and secret nail the floor down. Would you recommend this method?
@biggyrotten That would really depend and how strong your wood floor is now. If your existing wood floor is at least 3/4" think then you really don't need to do that. If so just make sure you install a vapor barrier over the concrete with padding over the entire floor.
@DominickDiy Many thanks for your response, people like you take the anxiety out of DIY. Now I know what to make sure the carpenter is doing. Much appreciated, Kudos to you Dominick!!!
@mashabraham Sure thing. Let us know how you make out. I also just made a section on my site to where you can upload pictures of your project to share.
I notice you didn't show locking rows under the baseboard heat. I have been installing this kind of flooring from the begining and still have not found a good way to lock it under the baseboard heat or kitchen toe kick space, please post a video doing that.
@dav1099 I'm not Dominick, but I had same problem and I was putting in the tile look laminate which made it even harder. We trimmed the tongue on the last piece and used Elmer's glue to get the grout lines together under the cabinets and under the stove. You can't tell we did it and the floor looks great, including all the grout lines. We raised the stove using pieces of scrap wood and a pry bar. Then we were able to slide the last piece underneath it. Sorry I don't have a video to show you.
Hey dominick, I am laying laminate and found that this video is very informational.. however, I am encountering a problem with my dining room which the laminate flooring that i got is 4'6" in length, and the dining room the way i want to lay the flooring fits 2 boards perfectly. As i would like to stagger the joints, do you have any suggestions so that my floor doesn't look too uniform? I have pictures that i could send you. Thank you!
Hi Dominck. I was just asked to do this in a condo I am doing minor renos in (I have NO experience with flooring) one of the sites I saw said you needed a mallot and "laminate puller", I saw you doing this all with your hands, do you need these for the other end of the room or is there really a need for them? I am still trying to decide if I am comfortable doing this and would hate to find out at the end of the first room that I messed up somehow! :)
What about the cuts for the doorways ect? also do you need to put quadrant around the out side or do I take the skirting board off then reapply it after I have laid the flooring,
Yep im just about to install flooring in my sons room. I have done laminate before in my previous homes but wanted to come on here and get a quick refresher. Thanks Dominick!
Thanks! I am working on finishing my second room with this stuff - this helped a lot. If you ever do another one, it would be great to show the more advanced cuts like in closets and dealing with the last row. I figured it out, but I bet you have some good tricks.
Good stuff dominick . I'm installing mine this weekend and this was alot of help . I noticed you didn't use glue or nails . I was advised to glue at least the joints and for a better job to glue the whole thing to the floor . What do you think ?
BretFart 4 days ago
@BretFart Never glue a laminate floor.
DominickDiy 4 days ago
You make this look sooo easy. I am thinking of replacing my carpets because the previous owner didn't seem to mind living in a house that (doesn't reeeek) smells like a bit of cat pee..... :P Is it really this easy? Could one girl do this, none of the guys in my house are very handy/care :P
ThisIsEri 1 week ago
@ThisIsEri Oh very much so. Just take your time and go slow.
DominickDiy 1 week ago
Great video! Quick question, allow 1/4" or so for expansion on all sides, correct? That will be covered up once the quarter round or baseboard is re-installed, allowing no need for glue or nailing at all -- correct? Thank you in advance!
bassin1217 1 week ago
@bassin1217 Right.
DominickDiy 1 week ago
Just a quick question. Was there a reason you installed it lengthwise on the shorter wall? I thought installing it to run the length of the longer wall, and also with the boards running towards the window, makes the room look more open and less "chopped". Was it just a preference?
StaceyMilo2011 2 weeks ago
@StaceyMilo2011 Well for one, what you really dont see is that I also had to attach it to a existing laminate floor. But other then that, no reason at all.
DominickDiy 1 week ago
@DominickDiy Ah, ok. Makes sense. Thanks!
StaceyMilo2011 1 week ago
Awesome thanks Dominick!
shootn3zz 4 weeks ago
Wow wish I came across this vid two days ago..lol
shootn3zz 4 weeks ago
@shootn3zz I'll be making a new one soon with more tips and tricks.
DominickDiy 4 weeks ago
Great tips. Thank you.
blackpowerkid87 1 month ago
@blackpowerkid87 Thank you
DominickDiy 1 month ago
wheres the foam underlayment to ??????
showtyme29 1 month ago
@showtyme29 Attached to the floor. That's the way it came that I forgot to show.
DominickDiy 1 month ago
Good tips
raiderbeau 2 months ago
@raiderbeau Thank you very much. Glad I could help you out.
DominickDiy 2 months ago
that's Dom and his great video again...
glock11yule 2 months ago
@glock11yule Well thank you so much. This is one of my first videos.
DominickDiy 2 months ago
Should you always start against a wall? I've heard of some installers that have started in the middle of the room.
MorrisCards 5 months ago
@MorrisCards That would really depend on how square the room is. If the wall is off then so will the floor. always take measurements while installing and you'll be OK.
DominickDiy 5 months ago
nice work Dom. thanks for the video!
natebc 5 months ago
@natebc Thank you very much...
DominickDiy 5 months ago
Nice video- was about to do this for the first time.
The time lapsed video was very helpful to see you did the entire row first then locked it in.
Thanks for making this.
paindeer 6 months ago
@paindeer Glad I could help
DominickDiy 6 months ago
Dom, the video is great but I have the same question that dennello had which you didn't answer. Do you lock all the ends together to form one long row then lock that entire row to the floor thats already been laid? It looks like that's the only way to do it, is that correct? If not what's that proper process?
Rich81082 7 months ago
I love this stuff, so easy. I did both my daughters rooms and it came out great. Just realize you are up and down hundreds of times and on your hands and knees. Most are not use to this type of work. I was stiff for 3 days, but worth the effort and money saved.
sonorcrusher 7 months ago
great video for sure but i was wondering..do you have to take your baseboard off before installing? if not then how would you slide it in?
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gret video, good info! now im going to do my floor
stringbanger7 8 months ago
gret video, good info! now im going to do my floor
stringbanger7 8 months ago
can we install laminate over carpet ? is that possbile ?
anita000000ful 8 months ago
@anita000000ful
I wouldn't suggest it, as years of carpet use have left certain spots more uneven then others, also high traffic areas result in carpet depression and if you attempt to lay flooring over that, it will be slanted or have dips in it.
Keep in mind the under-pading is very important if you live in a Condo, or if the flooring is on anywhere besides a ground floor, the noise will be very noticeable. When buying underpading you should get atleast 62+ for sound suppression.
CaptainCheq 8 months ago
@CaptainCheq : even though the carpet is new as it been renewed by the renting company before i moved in. or in case its not possible can i lay the underpading over the carpet ?
anita000000ful 8 months ago
@anita000000ful I would only suggest, and not even suggest honestly, installing hardwood/engineered hardwood over a carpet, Laminate over underpading/carpet then another layer of underpading would almost equate to you walking on what would feel like an ocean. Like the video says.. even if there is dirt or a stone underneath upon installation, you will notice it afterwards. You're best bet is living with the carpet.. specially if you're renting.
CaptainCheq 8 months ago
@CaptainCheq its open end rent for me. and its a good1. the carpet difficult to clean and cos me breath trouble afterwords. is removing the carpet need alot of things orr just pull it out and lay the other thing before the laminate ?
anita000000ful 8 months ago
If you allow about a 1/4" spacing for expansion, will the laminate ever come apart at the seams? I've looked at a few houses and although the laminate itself was in good shape, some seams were seperating.
furlonium1 8 months ago
coooooooooooool
casper20096 9 months ago
Hey Dom! Your video was great! However you showed locking the panels end to end. Not sure how you lock them side to side. Your video looked like you layed the entire length and locked the next row as one long piece. Is that correct? Also I notice you did not use a block or hammer to snug them up. Is that needed or when there locked in place are they snug enough?
dennello 9 months ago
@dennello Some will say you should block and knock them one at a time. However I hate doing like that. The locks are so so soft and they like to break. The way shown will help ensure no locks breaking apart and help you notice any dirt in the locks before it's to late.
DominickDiy 9 months ago
Thank you very much!
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laminaatzogelegd 10 months ago
Straight to the point and clear, thank you dom, hopefully I'll get this done before the wife gets home now!
grandmothersapplepie 10 months ago
no moisture barrier over a wood sub-floor? wow.. even if there's a visquine barrier on the back of the flooring, you still need a moisture barrier... otherwise you void the warrantee....
i216i 10 months ago
Loved the close-ups and details many installers never even think to mention. I also like that you make no assumptions on the viewers' prior knowledge of the subject...good for newbie D.I.Y.-ers. One thing though, why did you not tap the boards together? I've installed many such floors and they all needed to be tapped otherwise there were large gaps between boards...
4diywomen 10 months ago
At first I thought the title said landmine floring
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LoveeiaAlmetaej184 11 months ago 8
nice
alcalde5272 11 months ago
Dom, I like the way you assembled each row and then locked it into the one before it. You should explain that as you're doing it, because it's unclear that's what your doing. I think that's a huge advantage over some of the other installer videos I've seen on here.
dezcq 11 months ago
You make seem so simple I hope it is cause I'm installing this in my kitchen and bedrooms. One question how to install the borders.
luvanimals209 11 months ago
Thanks for the tips i'm trying to learn as much as possible about flooring for my Homesdepot job...I just want to be able to help the neghbor department LOL.
TurboIX 1 year ago
Hey Dom, should always use padding. Your going to hear clicking from time to time because there is no padding.
veceddi 1 year ago
@veceddi Padding was attached to this flooring. Watch video again and look for the notes
DominickDiy 1 year ago 6
@veceddi at 1:16 you can see him flip the piece over and you will see that this brand has padding attatched to it.
stringbanger7 8 months ago
@veceddi at 1:16 you can see him flip the piece over and you will see that this brand has padding attatched to it.
stringbanger7 8 months ago
Good video nice and simple but what about using spacers along the walls?
domino99b4u 1 year ago 2
@domino99b4u Thank you. I never use them. Just too many things to watch. You'll think one is in, but then when you look it's not. Now what, right ?.. I just leave the gap and go.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
Great vid. Great accent!
MrAdes64 1 year ago 5
@MrAdes64 Thank you. Accent ?
DominickDiy 1 year ago 3
what happens if the groove that it clicks into gets damaged? how will that affect the rest of the laminate?
Janebond136 1 year ago
Even the subfloor wood is perfect to polish!!!
telosfd 1 year ago
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telosfd 1 year ago
good vid, found it informative.
MUTE8able 1 year ago
Hi, Dominic, I saw your wonderful video, but i would like to know what kind of borders have to install around edges?, thank you
rponcec 1 year ago
@rponcec I have installed all kings really. Made up of many different types of wood and shapes. But most of us would install just a plain 1/4 round.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
tanks mate!
rumonja85 1 year ago
Can flooring like this be put down over existing vinyl if the vinyl is in good condition? Also, I notice no adhesives being used on the floor. So does the wood float on top of the floor?
cjmst3k 1 year ago
@cjmst3k Sure can. That's the great thing about this type of floor. But make sure you use the padding.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
awesome video, thank you
lagrantula 1 year ago
@lagrantula Thank you. I have a new one coming out soon..
DominickDiy 1 year ago
my friend just ripped up her laminate to give to me... it's all in bits and cut and shit.... this is going to be difficult to put down =/
Mustela13 1 year ago
Nice video. Getting ready to put in laminate floor tomorrow. The NJ accent reminds me of home!
captphun66 1 year ago
from all the videos on youtube, this one is the best one by far...thumbs up to this guy and thanks for saving me time and money
ali84uk 1 year ago 2
@ali84uk Cool deal, glad I could help and thank you so so much.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
I have just had a flood n the laminate floor that was down has been ruined :(
this was layed by a pro, and we are going to attempt laying it ourselves tomorrow..
my bf is NOT a diy man at all ,,so this vid will come in helpful :) (i hope)
chickenandmonkeypie 1 year ago
@chickenandmonkeypie That stinks. And now you'll be the pro. Good luck with it.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
@DominickDiy Thanx for that..:) we have been trying to do it but loads of joines keep showing and its not lookin very good at the moment!!:(
chickenandmonkeypie 1 year ago
@DominickDiy Yea it does!! its not lookin good, keep seein joins in the floor...:(
chickenandmonkeypie 1 year ago
Yes you can. However you will need a vapor barrier and padding.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
This video skips the underlayment. That's a crucial step that saves time in the long run and forgives all sorts of imperfections in the sub floor.
cantorhome 1 year ago
@cantorhome No it doesn't ... Read and watch
DominickDiy 1 year ago
When doing the second, and subsequent rows, why did you not show how you interlock the sides, then tap one end to snug up to the other end of the tile? That is a very crucial step.
mikebama49 1 year ago
@mikebama49 Taping is not always a good thing. What tile ?
DominickDiy 1 year ago
thank dominick great video
TheShamrock9 1 year ago
@TheShamrock9 Thank you very much.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
ill subscribe good no nonsence teching style, Do you not need underlay on all types of laminate flooring?
ollieflp 1 year ago
@ollieflp Thank you. No you need padding on them all. In this video it was attached, but I forgot to show that.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
this is all good, but what how do you work around walls that aren't straight ?
fistofpeanuts 1 year ago
Really helpfull video our laminate flooring been sitting in out hallway for a week now, defanitly goin to start it very soon :-D Thanks
sophiepar2009 1 year ago
@sophiepar2009 Thank you. I hope it comes out good for you.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
You're the man Dom!
MrAleBelly 1 year ago
cool. thanks dom. i saw some neat tools for layin laminate flrg. Its a simple kit with like 4 tools or 5 . Cutter like a tile saw thing . Etc... Thanks man. good info. straight fwd!
utsuriman 1 year ago
thanks bro!
googoosak 1 year ago
how do u deal with walls that arent square?
ScrewAttackChina 1 year ago
@ScrewAttackChina You would have to square the room first. Visit my site, I have a whole article on just that.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
excellent video, thanks!!!
driedjello 1 year ago
@driedjello Thank you.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
thanks for your tips, but I was wondering, if I can leave my very short carpet under the laminate? What do you think?
Thanks for your answer.
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stonecastleful 1 year ago
thanks for your tips, but I was wondering, if I can leave my very short carpet under the laminate? What do you think?
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thank you so much for this simple but straight forward video, my girlfriend have nagged to me 6 months now to lai install the floor in our babys future room, your video gave me the confidence i needet to do it myself, so thanks to you i got inspired to do it right now. thank you thank you thank you
Herkulez1981 1 year ago
thank you so much for this simple but straight forward video, my girlfriend have nagged to me 6 months now to lai install the floor in our babys future room, your video gave me the confidence i needet to do it myself, so thanks to you i got inspired to do it right now. thank you thank you thank you
Herkulez1981 1 year ago
youre so cool
SiMpL3CAR 1 year ago
nice!! bro thanks
shanedfoalima 1 year ago
So i am trying to install a pergo/laminate floor in my garage, I am going to use it as a dance floor, but I am having a problem. Once installed, it is free to slide around because i am not extended completely to each end of the garage. So how do I secure the floor so it won't slide around when I dance on it? I don't want to have it slide and seperate all the time causing me to stop and try and redo the whole floor each day....any suggestions?
bboysloth 1 year ago
Love your videos Dominick, do you have any plans to install a Novalis floor in the near future?
Stormin024 1 year ago
problem i have is that the first 2 or 3 rows constantly shift out of alignment when i proceed to add more boards.Any tips?is it safe to nail the first row down to prevent this?Or at least temoprarily nail it down?any help would be appreciated,as it is hard to get things correct when frustration begins to set in because of movement.
gaijin70 1 year ago
come here i got a floor you cant tackle that easy
redsasaa 1 year ago
Can or can one not use small nails on this type of flooring? some areas in my friend's house with laminate flooring have developed a rising air cushion
elchicho25 1 year ago
probably a silly question but can you lay laminate directly on carpet instead of using an underlay?
sillystrawberry1995 1 year ago
What about that roll of plastic/foam pellet layer that goes underneath? Necessary? or more of a luxury?
elchicho25 1 year ago
@elchicho25 I'd say necessary, it gives the floor a little give and seems to protect it against things being dropped.
blueyourmom123 1 year ago
Thanks for the video. I would have liked some tips about removing the skirting board, putting it back on after the job is finished, cutting around doorways, joining a laminate floor (in the living room) to a linoleum floor (in the kitchen), etc. The stuff that you mentioned in this video is alright for an absolute beginner who can't figure out how to snap together a tongue and groove system, but didn't have enough info to help me feel really confident to do my floor. thanks anyway.
auggieanddaddy 1 year ago
tnx man! great advise!
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auajr6 1 year ago
i have to ask just because my dad had this issue....he put down a laminate floor in the kitchen and it started to shit and separate after a couple of months...now i want to do this in my bedroom but don't want this issue, any advice?
4mattson 1 year ago
Thanks for the video!
mrgmahon 1 year ago
Straightforward with basic tips that people probably don't always mention... I'm not scared to get started! Thanks
ThePbsmom 1 year ago
@ThePbsmom Cool deal. If you can post a picture on my site when you're done if you can.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
hey dude there is a serious echo in your video Bad
bearboneskentuck 1 year ago
Doing this flooring will sure make you Sweat. but it looke beautyful wen done
Naphorse 1 year ago
Can you install laminate flooring over an existing old wood floor? There is carpet covering it now that I will remove. Just didn't want to have to remove the wood floor also.
Dynamic2Karaoke 1 year ago
@Dynamic2Karaoke Oh of course you can. Just make sure you use the padding needed.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
@DominickDiy THANKS! Great Videos.
Dynamic2Karaoke 1 year ago
One more question about a sunken living room. We have a step-up into a sliding patio door. So I was thinking of laying it out like you might do on a staircase.
dnnymitc 1 year ago
A couple of questions:
1. I've read somewhere that I should use a underlayment pad AND a sound barrier?
2. I was talking to a salesperson and they were critical of laminate that had the pad already attached. Their statement was that the "click connection" wasn't padded and that could be a problem.
Thanks..
dnnymitc 1 year ago
Thank you for being so straight-forward and keeping it simple! We will be laying our floor tomorrow with Pergo. Should we paint the concrete with a coat of Kilz first?
ilysmama 1 year ago
@ilysmama there is no reason to do that. Just clean it good and install. But make sure you use a vapor barrier.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
i noticed you didnt use a vapor barrier(the foam pad they sell with it) is it really needed or just a way to get ya to spend more money thats unneeded? i have heard people use plastic sheeting under it instead of the foam pad.thanks for your help
bsharp76 1 year ago
@bsharp76 No you really do need it. In this video the padding was attached to the flooring. However a vapor barrier and padding are two very different things. You would use a vapor and padding if installing on a concrete floor. But only padding anywhere else.
DominickDiy 1 year ago 2
Wow noce video, I didn't think it was this easy. Thanks.
guntek 1 year ago
Great video
geezmaynard 1 year ago
@geezmaynard Well thank you very much.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
Really helpful vid. We're laying the flooring tomorrow... wish us luck ;o)
Nokturna666 1 year ago
@Nokturna666 Glad I could help. If you can post your finish floor on my site. Trying to built a section with DIY'ers projects.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
felt like it was my dad teaching me...great tutorial
krsoccer19 1 year ago
@krsoccer19 LOL very nice. Thank you.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
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biggyrotten 1 year ago
Very useful video, thanks. I have a quick question. I am laying laminate floors myself but am not skilled enough to lay solid floors. The room that I am getting solid floors on is half concrete half wood. I was advised that I should lay plyboard over the floorboards and concrete and secret nail the floor down. Would you recommend this method?
biggyrotten 1 year ago
@biggyrotten That would really depend and how strong your wood floor is now. If your existing wood floor is at least 3/4" think then you really don't need to do that. If so just make sure you install a vapor barrier over the concrete with padding over the entire floor.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
@DominickDiy Many thanks for your response, people like you take the anxiety out of DIY. Now I know what to make sure the carpenter is doing. Much appreciated, Kudos to you Dominick!!!
biggyrotten 1 year ago
of all the install vids ive seen urs is the easiest to relate to.
thanks
fedexecutioner 1 year ago
@fedexecutioner Thank you very much. I do try hard.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
@fedexecutioner Thank you very much. I do try..
DominickDiy 1 year ago
beautiful,............
justmethinkin 1 year ago
@justmethinkin Thank you very much.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
Dominick--- Thanks for upping these videos... I'll be trying this out tomorrow!!
mashabraham 1 year ago
@mashabraham Sure thing. Let us know how you make out. I also just made a section on my site to where you can upload pictures of your project to share.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
thanks for the tips, i was new and my floor came with no instructions
csarnest 1 year ago
@csarnest Good for you. Glad I could help.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
@csarnest No instructions ? really. If you're a guy we don't read them anyway, LOL.. Glad it worked out for you.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
thanks for the upload im doing mine this week the peices are 2ft by 6ft hopefully its as easy as it looks....thanks again
turbomiata007 1 year ago
I notice you didn't show locking rows under the baseboard heat. I have been installing this kind of flooring from the begining and still have not found a good way to lock it under the baseboard heat or kitchen toe kick space, please post a video doing that.
thank you.
dav1099 1 year ago
@dav1099 I'm not Dominick, but I had same problem and I was putting in the tile look laminate which made it even harder. We trimmed the tongue on the last piece and used Elmer's glue to get the grout lines together under the cabinets and under the stove. You can't tell we did it and the floor looks great, including all the grout lines. We raised the stove using pieces of scrap wood and a pry bar. Then we were able to slide the last piece underneath it. Sorry I don't have a video to show you.
TheMidnite113 1 year ago
Hey dominick, I am laying laminate and found that this video is very informational.. however, I am encountering a problem with my dining room which the laminate flooring that i got is 4'6" in length, and the dining room the way i want to lay the flooring fits 2 boards perfectly. As i would like to stagger the joints, do you have any suggestions so that my floor doesn't look too uniform? I have pictures that i could send you. Thank you!
cjbirk 1 year ago
Dont forget to turn the saw blade backwards or else you can completely shred the ends of the strips up.
RiseResistRevolt 1 year ago
why didnt you put down floor underlayment? that floor is going to be really loud isn't it?
cjbirk 1 year ago
Thanks Dominick, I'm installing my floor right now, and your tips went a long way! Cheers
vleipnik 1 year ago
@vleipnik Glad I could help. Let me know how it turns out.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
Hi Dominck. I was just asked to do this in a condo I am doing minor renos in (I have NO experience with flooring) one of the sites I saw said you needed a mallot and "laminate puller", I saw you doing this all with your hands, do you need these for the other end of the room or is there really a need for them? I am still trying to decide if I am comfortable doing this and would hate to find out at the end of the first room that I messed up somehow! :)
anital76 1 year ago
What about the cuts for the doorways ect? also do you need to put quadrant around the out side or do I take the skirting board off then reapply it after I have laid the flooring,
papat666 1 year ago
Yep im just about to install flooring in my sons room. I have done laminate before in my previous homes but wanted to come on here and get a quick refresher. Thanks Dominick!
LEEKYLE99 1 year ago
@LEEKYLE99 That's always a good thing to do. Glad I could help. And you are also my 900 subscriber. Thank you..
DominickDiy 1 year ago
i faild 2times, conts me $300 =[
i gonna call a friend for hel =[
Aboydebeat12 1 year ago
how come he didnt use a underlayment?
holymoley2 1 year ago
@holymoley2
That laminate probably already had underlay on it.
ronhughes89 1 year ago
what brand of flooring are you using . getting ready to purchase some. thanks
asisco72 1 year ago
@asisco72 Sorry buddy, It was a few years ago and I just don't remember. However I do know it came from Lowes.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
Thanks! I am working on finishing my second room with this stuff - this helped a lot. If you ever do another one, it would be great to show the more advanced cuts like in closets and dealing with the last row. I figured it out, but I bet you have some good tricks.
treering 1 year ago
@treering Yes I know what you mean. This is one of my first videos. The next one will have all the fancy cuts.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
GREAT video! Thank you, man!
marsradio 1 year ago
@marsradio You welcome very much.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
Great video - looking forward to starting my own project!
Cheers from Toronto,
daikon22 1 year ago
@daikon22 Thank you very much. Hope your project came out great.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
hard to understand you sometimes
ag007700 1 year ago
Dom you're the man thanks
dnebiolo 1 year ago
Nice video, change the opening music though. Maybe some early Metallica?
Sconi71 1 year ago
Great video, great tips, thankyou! ;)
Hotlips4000isback 1 year ago
@Hotlips4000isback Thank you very much.
DominickDiy 1 year ago
@DominickDiy Thats ok :)
Hotlips4000isback 1 year ago
Wow, this looks like a huge pain in the ass lol...
but installation costs $400+ so I may try to do it anyway, thanks Dom =)
fibreoptik 1 year ago