How to get started with laminate flooring | Tutorial by Quick-Step

Follow these steps for a smooth installation of your new laminate floor. Watch the tutorial and find out more at Installing laminate flooring doesn’t have to be a chore. The right preparation will get you a long way. Gather the following tools before you get started: a cutting knife, a bevel tool, a calculator, a tape measure, a jigsaw, and a pencil. Spacers, a hammer a tapping block and a crowbar will also come in handy. First, you’ll have to measure the room. This will limit cutting waste, while also ensuring that you don’t end up with a board that’s two centimetres wide. It’s better not to use your walls as a guideline, since they’re not always completely straight. It’s also better not to place the first row of boards against the wall, but to start away from it. After about three rows you can start working towards the wall. To know how many full boards the room will take, you’ll need to divide the room width by the