eHow-Floor Tile by Editors of Creative Publishing international

Author:Editors of Creative Publishing international
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Tools & Materials

• Circular saw

• Rubber mallet

• Spacers

• Tapping block

• Pull bar

• Speed square

• Tape measure

• Tape

• Vacuum

• Utility knife or scissors

• Table saw

• Finish nails

• Hammer

• Flush cutting saw

• Eye and ear protection

• Soft cloth

• Drill

How to Install a Floating Floor

1. Plan your layout. In most cases, you’ll need to trim one row of floorboards for width so the flooring fits into the room with the correct expansion gaps between it and the wall. Measure the width of the flooring installation area and subtract 1/2". Divide this distance by the actual width of a plank. If the leftover amount is more than one-half of a plank width, trim the planks for your first course to that width. If it is less than one-half, add the amount to the plank width, divide by two, and trim the planks in both the first and last rows to this width.

2. Clear out the installation room completely and vacuum the floor thoroughly to get rid of any debris that might interfere with the installation.

OPTION: Install underlaying pad if the product you’re installing doesn’t have the pad pre-attached. Roll out underlayment pad from the starting corner to the opposite wall. Cut the pad to fit using a utility knife or scissors. Some manufacturers recommend overlapping the rows by 2 to 3". Otherwise, butt the seams together. Tape seams with 2 or 3" clear or duct tape. Smooth sheets out as you work.

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