Avoid
any bumps in the road to your home design project. Use our installation
guide for great tips on the transition of your old floors to the new.
Installation Matters
Laminate is called a floating floor because it is not fastened directly
to the sub-floor, but rather the planks or squares are attached to each
other. Laminate planks and squares use tongue-in-groove connectors or a
trademarked locking system that "clicks" the boards together.
The floor is held down by shoe molding that is nailed to the baseboards
around the perimeter of the room.
Because laminate is a floating floor, sub-floor preparation generally
costs less than with other hard surfaces.
There are basically three types of laminate installations:
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Glue
laminate requires that the glue be manually applied to the tongue
and/or groove of each plank during installation.
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Glue-less
laminates do not require glue, but rather have a trademarked locking
system that hooks, snaps or clicks the tongue and groove together to
lock the floor into place. The innovation of these "locking
systems" has greatly simplified the installation process for
laminate floors. These floors can be installed faster with no messy
glue clean up, and are able to be used immediately, whereas most
glue laminates need to set for 18-36 hours before being walked on.
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Pre-glued
laminate is a combination of the two methods above and has glue
pre-applied by the manufacturer on the tongue and groove that is
moistened prior to the planks being clicked together.
Learn about
our Guarantee, because how your floor is installed will impact its
performance and life. We provide a warranted installation by a trained,
professional craftsperson who will finish the job to perfection -
guaranteed.
Things To Do Before
Installation
We want you to have a clear understanding of the services we provide as
well as to be aware of items you will need to handle prior to the
installer arriving at your home. After your purchase, items crucial to
the smooth installation of your new flooring will be detailed by your
sales professional in a pre-installation check list and may include some
of the following:
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Verification
of the installation date.
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Ensuring
the removal of all "breakables" from the room.
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Determining
who will remove furniture, appliances and the sub-floor, if needed.
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Arranging
for the disconnection of gas appliances and icemakers.
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Determining
if any change to the height of the floor require adjustments to
doors in order for them to close properly.
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Ensuring
the removal of items in storage areas and closets where the floor is
to be resurfaced.
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Make
certain drapes, wall hangings and pictures are removed from walls.
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Verify
that your in-home temperature is appropriate for installation.
Installation
We offer
expert installation for all of the flooring products we carry. You can
trust our installers to create a great-looking floor for your home.
Whether it's a solid-color carpet or a detailed, custom tile design, our
licensed and insured professionals will get the job done accurately and
beautifully.
We are so
confident that you will be more than satisfied with our professional
installation that we will be happy to correct any installation-related
problems for free during the intended life of your floor.
Get started today and bring your colors, swatches, photos and ideas in
to us.