Do it yourself! Step by step instructions for laying laminate

In today's market there are a lot of floor coverings of various materials, but a special place among them is given to the laminate. The laminated fiberboard having a high density and a wear resistant top layer, is in great demand today by consumers. Its excellent quality, relatively low cost, the ability to repair individual components and ease of assembly allows the laminate to hold the leadership position in its segment. For experienced craftsmen laying such a coating does not pose any difficulty. But if you decide to do it on their own, it will find step by step instructions below.

In addition, the material has several varieties of the price range and quality, it is also divided into two classes «LOCK» and «CLICK», Depending on type of compound.

Lovers pomasterit advise to buy «CLICK»Which allows you to quickly and easily cope with and laying the floor. It is important to carry out preliminary work to prepare the ground. laminate manufacturers impose rather strict and fair requirements for this work. Each irregularity or gap can cause further misalignment panels and wicking of water and destruction of the material. Leveling the surface - an important part of the process. If all processes are met, quality manufactured flooring can last long enough.

If you have decided on such a serious matter, stocks, except the coating also saw or jigsaw, hammer bar and wedges. still need polyethylene film, a special substrate for laminate and adhesive tapes.

Production technology works quite simple.

laying begin with the fact that the net spread paroizoliruyuschy base material which can protect our laminate against moisture and dust. The film must be continuous. It is placed overlapping one another and on the walls. All the joints are carefully glued tape.

The substrate of polystyrene, purchased in sheets or rolls, is an excellent sound insulator. Position of the top of the film, it also serves as an additional smoothing of the existing unevenness in the floor, which ultimately has a positive effect on the durability of laminate floor. The substrate also expanded across the area of ​​the room and glued tape joint to joint. Stack one substrate which is gradually after the completion of several laminate strips.

The traditional way to laminate laying on the floor is as follows::

· Boards laid in a staggered manner in the direction of the outgoing light flux with a gap left near wall to 10 mm;

· Laminate locks must be directed over;

· The first board of the next row sawed down to size and inserted into the previous row lock;

· Using a hammer and spacers carefully closing locks the narrow end of the second row of boards;

· Continue to follow the instructions and repeat the operation until all work is completed.

· Once the entire floor area is closed laminate, go to the installation of the baseboards and door thresholds.

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