Before starting work, make sure that the laminate was stored at the right temperature regime, at least eighteen degrees.
Air humidity must be observed and maintained within seventy percent. The packaging from the end is opened so as not to damage the surface of the sheets of laminate. If independent laying of the laminate on the floor is assumed, carefully read the rules prescribed in the instructions, which is invested inside each pack. Kronostar laminate for example today is the most high -quality and inexpensive type of laminate provided on the market. It is worth noting the main characteristics and what the manufacturer tries to use exceptionally high -quality and inexpensive materials in the manufacture process.
Prepare tools for work:
-line for measurements
-Pencil for marks
-wedges for gaps
-Brushes for bumping
-Polyethylene film for vapor barrier
-hammer
-Electrician
-clamp for installing final panels
A substrate is laid under a layer of laminate, due to which its service life will significantly increase. The substrate in thickness should be no more than 3 mm.
It is not recommended to install a laminate in rooms with high humidity. For bathrooms, baths, saunas, many companies, produce a special moisture -resistant laminate.
The floating method is used to lay the laminate. You can cover any smooth surface with laminate. After opening the pack, check for the integrity of each strip. If there are defects on the boards, they must be replaced.
All the irregularities of the floor, protruding on the surface by more than 3 mm, must be cleaned otherwise the laminate will lie unevenly and after time there is a chance of its discharge.
It is not recommended to lay laminate over the old carpet. Thus, the laminate will accumulate a static charge. To care for covering the laminate is not difficult. To maintain it in the pristine state, support for the optimal temperature and humidity is required. Use sparing detergents, preferably without chlorine content, otherwise you can damage the surface. If you often rearrange the furniture in the room, take care of felt linings under the legs of tables, sofas and other objects of your interior.