LAMINATE FLOORING INSTALLATION

There are two basic types of laminate flooring installation—the old glue and the new glue-less. Installing the glue-less forms of laminate flooring is rather easy and can be done by almost any home or business owner, while installing laminate flooring that requires glue can be more difficult, using clamps and other devices to hold the laminate panels or tiles together until the glue dries.

While easier to install than most other flooring, unless you're experienced and accustomed to working with your hands, you might want to leave this one to the professionals.

In order to ensure that everything goes smoothly on the big day, here is a pre-installation checklist:

• Verification of the installation date.
• Ensuring the removal of all breakables from the room.
• Determining who will remove furniture, appliances and the sub-floor, if needed.
• Arranging for the disconnection of gas appliances and icemakers.
• Determining if any change to the height of the floor require adjustments to doors in order for them to close properly.
• Ensuring the removal of items in storage areas and closets where the floor is to be resurfaced.
• Make certain drapes, wall hangings and pictures are removed from walls.
• Verify that your in-home temperature is appropriate for installation.