This week, I conquered my first home renovation project, installing laminate flooring on a concrete slab floor in our finished basement. Thanks to Arrow Fastener for sponsoring this video, make sure to check out Arrow's full line of tools and fasteners.
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I’m SO excited to share the finished product of my latest project: replacing our old carpets with laminate floors. Mostly I’m just excited that this project is finished, period! Ever since we moved into our house back in June, the carpets had been driving me crazy. It wasn’t so much the look—although they looked pretty rough—it was the smell. Think pet smell + old house smell + former smoker smell all rolled into one musty cloud. It was not pleasant, especially as the hot summer wore on. We looked into having a professional install laminate floors, but between the materials and labor the estimate came in around $6,000—totally out of the question after our recent bathroom remodel. When I looked into the cost of just the supplies, though, things looked a lot more doable. Based on my research, installing laminate floors is a pretty basic project that even a beginner can tackle. I had a friend who was planning a visit in August, and this was the perfect motivation I needed to bite the bullet and get the floors done. Choosing A Laminate Floor If you’re looking into laminate floors, you probably know there are thousands of options out there. […]
We talked with a flooring expert to get some installation tips that will help you avoid humps, bumps, gaps and cracks.
Laminate flooring has grown in popularity over the past decade or so. Simulation of exotic woods and patterns combined with its cost-effectiveness makes it an option for some homeowners over hardwoods. Because of the ease of installation, laminate floors can be the DIY'ers flooring of choice. It also makes it a great choice to do a quick flooring makeover when preparing your home for sale. A new laminate floor installation can capture a buyer's attention. As a real estate agent, I see many DIY'ers install laminate floors in their home. Unfortunately, if you don't learn how to install laminate flooring properly,
Installing Laminate Flooring The Easy Way :
We talked with a flooring expert to get some installation tips that will help you avoid humps, bumps, gaps and cracks.
How to install Laminate flooring! It's easy to install and so durable. You'll never believe how it looks! Pop over to get all the details!
See how to fix an uneven subfloor before installing laminate flooring if things aren't even. It's helpful to follow these steps before putting your flooring down.
A snap-together fastening system simplifies laminate floor laying. No glue, no nails. You can do it in a weekend.
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I’m SO excited to share the finished product of my latest project: replacing our old carpets with laminate floors. Mostly I’m just excited that this project is finished, period! Ever since we moved into our house back in June, the carpets had been driving me crazy. It wasn’t so much the look—although they looked pretty rough—it was the smell. Think pet smell + old house smell + former smoker smell all rolled into one musty cloud. It was not pleasant, especially as the hot summer wore on. We looked into having a professional install laminate floors, but between the materials and labor the estimate came in around $6,000—totally out of the question after our recent bathroom remodel. When I looked into the cost of just the supplies, though, things looked a lot more doable. Based on my research, installing laminate floors is a pretty basic project that even a beginner can tackle. I had a friend who was planning a visit in August, and this was the perfect motivation I needed to bite the bullet and get the floors done. Choosing A Laminate Floor If you’re looking into laminate floors, you probably know there are thousands of options out there. […]
See how to fix an uneven subfloor before installing laminate flooring if things aren't even. It's helpful to follow these steps before putting your flooring down.
Description Designed with a highly realistic wood effect pattern, a textured surface and authentic 4-sided V-grooves, the Peterson Oak laminate floor from the Villa collection looks just as gorgeous as a solid oak floor but comes with all the advantages of laminate. A joy to clean and to maintain thanks to the anti-bacterial coating, the planks will maintain their ‘newly installed’ appearance for many years to come. Measuring 188mm in width and 12mm in thickness, the floor can be quickly installed in rooms of any size. Thanks to the AC5 rating, the planks will suit both modern homes and commercial spaces with heavy foot traffic, providing a wide range of property makeover possibilities. To complete your purchase and ensure the perfect feel underfoot, We recommend using a 1-3mm underlay. Using this underlay will provide your amazing new laminate flooring with protection from your subfloor and remove any minor deviations it has, whilst also delivering excellent acoustical performance. Head over to our Underlay page found in our Accessories menu to find the perfect one for you!
Closing or filling end gaps and lengthwise gaps in your floors Gaps in your laminate floors are eyesores, and are also perfect places for dust and debris to collect. Fortunately, you can close those gaps with only a couple simple tools and...
Replacing your carpet with waterproof laminate sounds intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. See how we gave our room a whole new look!
Installing laminate flooring is a big job to tackle. Whether you are doing it yourself, or hiring a professional, it is a good idea to know and understand common problems that may occur. Most problems can be avoided if you know what to...
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Welcome back if you have been following along, however, if you are new to our One Room Challenge please take a look at where this makeover began with week one, week two, week three, and week four. Please note, week five with canceled out of respect for #Blacklivesmatter. Our bedroom makeover is a little different while trying to
How to patch gaps in laminate floors when you have removed a wall or want to join two sections of laminate flooring together and can't snap together.