Installing Laminate Flooring--First Few Rows

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[floorsmartz]

Good catch! Yes, this is a small piece. He probably should have trimmed the second last plank so the last piece would be longer--about 8 inches.

[chiefsawdoctor]

@floorsmartz Well, he shouldn't cut the second last board either as if he did do this, there would be on tongue for the groove on the last board. He should have measured the floor length and cut the very first board accordingly so as to leave an appropriate size board on the end.

[floorsmartz]

@chiefsawdoctor Yep...I stand corrected--good point. Will be sure to include this in our next laminate video. To do the fix I suggested would require glue to hold last piece in place. Better to measure length and trim first piece accordingly.

[meazi01]

Why necessary gap between wall and laminate ?

[floorsmartz]

@meazi01 You need to leave room for the laminate to expand and contract with the change in temperature & humidity--if you don't leave a gap, your floor may buckle.

[billeyjbob5000]

What if your concrete floor is not level, should I put down a sub-floor first. If I use a sub-floor can I put down a nail down floor, instead of laminite

[floorsmartz]

@billeyjbob5000

Yes, a sub-floor is a good idea. Check out sub-floor products at local building supply store. Drycore is one brand name for sub-floors made to go over concrete. No, the sub-floor isn't thick enough to install a nail-down floor--nails will hit the concrete. There is click-together hardwood, similar to laminate that would work...or you could glue down.

[natureowl]

Information was good but the hypnotic noise in the back ground coupled with her voice caused me to install laminate on every surface of my house.

[ProzacPreacher]

@floorsmartz not only that. If you use a heavy laminate floor, you can actually push out the wall instead of it buckling. Most likely the floor will buckle, though.

[tntlabor]

at 1:46 he has a very small piece to install, isn't that a bad idea? Isn't there a minimum length for a plank as well?

[s37d]

im surprised hes not using a chop saw, but i guess it doesnt matter since the base will cover it

[rubnsracin]

@theburdcotter Wow Dude I just did it was nice !

[cocoa239]

this guy is a master carpenter very impersive wow