Before your laminate installation
Prepare for your installation by first removing all furniture, electronics, and wall hangings from the rooms and closets. Since many laminate products offer floating floor capability, the current floors may not need to be removed and disposed of entirely! If a floating laminate floor is being installed, you need to remove the doors and potentially shave down the bottoms to achieve full range of motion. Once your subfloor is assessed, you are ready for installation!
Laminate installation process
On the day of your new laminate installation, plan to stay home to answer any questions that arise for your installation crew. Designate an area in the home for the crew to keep installation tools such as hammers and saws, store boxes of flooring before they are installed, as well as cut pieces to size as needed. Keep all children and pets away from the installer’s area and rooms receiving new laminate. Establish adequate ventilation in the home as suggested by the installers.
Once your new laminate floors are installed, it’s important to wait for the appropriate amount of time recommended by your installers before the laminate can receive foot traffic or return furniture. Many floating floors are ready for light traffic immediately after! Always lift furniture or use appropriate moving equipment with rollers to avoid scratches when bringing pieces into the rooms. We also recommend using felt protectors under the legs of heavy furniture to reduce impact.
Laminate care & maintenance
Now that your new laminate has been installed flawlessly, it’s time to keep your durable floors looking fresh and clean! In addition to regular sweeping, we have plenty of helpful tips that will shape your weekly routines. Follow these steps for preventative measures, regular maintenance, and stain treatment to keep your laminate floors shining.
Laminate Inspiration Gallery
We always come up with amazing ideas when we are inspired. Use our Laminate Gallery to help shape your design vision.
