How to Install Laminate Flooring

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Watch as I install laminate in one of my rental rooms. I will show you some tricks I've learned during the process. Please like and subscribe for more DIY video tutorials!
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@rickyricardo4331 3 жыл бұрын

Really good tutorial. Most of these other “beginner” vids show the guys using thousand dollar installation equipment and is very intimidating!

@tanktalk2.088 2 жыл бұрын

Pros vs rookies

@marlyndurand3018 Жыл бұрын

That's true. Really good tutorial 👌 👍

@MsKatMays 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating this; I'm going to have to redo the flooring throughout my entire house, and you broke it down into bite size pieces that made it easy to comprehend and significantly less intimidating. Thank you so much.

@jamesamass529 Жыл бұрын

How many packs of flooring did you use for your room

@DelilahZoe 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I am so inspired! You make it look so easy! Great video and explanation!

@amandacalhoon7326 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this great video! You are a wonderful teacher and the final product looks great 👍🏼 Much appreciated!

@deadspline3252 3 жыл бұрын

This was by far the best video for beginners.

@Aqhi007 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't want to buy an oscillating tool and thank god you showed the reversible hand saw. Thank you 👍

@laurabrining5158 4 жыл бұрын

Love the flooring, looks great!!

@kayleanderson3667 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing me how to click together pieces and what the spacers are for! A lot of other videos don’t do that

@Damyka4 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Can't wait to do my basement. Thanks!

@TANKHUNTER73 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I am doing a small closet and wasn't sure where to start. Thank you for making this a little easier. Appreciate you

@renoforless 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I was able to help and good luck on your closet!

@donferrer7520 Жыл бұрын

Whats the name of the white paper you install before putting the laminate wood?

@renoforless Жыл бұрын

@@donferrer7520 it's called an underlayment

@davegillett140 3 жыл бұрын

You're a legend dude. Keep it up!

@sambou6286 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job mate!!! Thank you..

@gh6270 3 жыл бұрын

Bro this was the best tutorial I found on God. You broke it dowwwwwn.

@NuPartyof4 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you 🙏🏽

@sarahbrining8058 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video!

@mactheman8797 3 жыл бұрын

This is excellent! Thank you

@AlexisGonzalez-xm8vi 2 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial, but I do have to point out a huge mistake. The most important thing when installing flooring is the prep work. That includes Scrapping floor, cutting door frames and vacuuming before you start installation. If any debri from the door casing or door frame as you called is left under flooring it will crunch when stepped on. Prep is the most important for good flooring job.

@sugakent4052 Жыл бұрын

Good advice, and thanks for having the courage to speak up in a constructive way, many would have negatively critisized the efforts of this young man and his excellent useful video.! Much appreciated. 🙏

@AtheistEdge 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great information

@JihadHorse 3 жыл бұрын

Hello thanks for this video 👍🏽👍🏽 it’s really helpful.

@chrisb4857 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work, man. Good job.

@advisorSirAshley 3 жыл бұрын

Solid video. Thank you

@righteous1229 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Very helpful!!!

@tokenfilipino 2 жыл бұрын

Tutorial 🔥 Beats 🔥 Final look 🔥

@ceedon9577 Жыл бұрын

Great editorial

@jessicatamer9285 4 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@farmermg052006 Жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video. I'm a new fan of your channel. Keep up the great work!

@renoforless Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

@JimHowDigsDirt 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Keep up the good work!

@renoforless 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ArmandoFlores-sz6lp 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent 👌. Blessings

@rodarte420 3 жыл бұрын

Very educational. Thank you for taking the time to teach this. I have subscribed. I’m definitely going to check out other videos of yours.

@shonn914 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@impetiousdoom 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@kellykdhlqs 3 жыл бұрын

Nah my bro you’re a pro, I can’t even try this

@prw139 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Question is from the door, the layout of the floor is Vertical Yes? Makes the Room look larger?

@cashout9187 3 жыл бұрын

I just got done putting in floorboards in the shed because I am making like a little man cave house for me......Amazing video sir

@tracymuckle8512 2 жыл бұрын

I have a cheap low profile carpet would I be able to install my laminate on top?

@alangreen432 3 жыл бұрын

Nice vid

@dakotafreeman2108 2 жыл бұрын

What colour is this flooring ??

@Cappadoccia04 3 жыл бұрын

Good video tutorial. When do you remove the spacers? Thanks for sharing.

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I remove the spacers after I've finished laying out the floor.

@swordf1shy 3 жыл бұрын

I'ma give yoh a sub just because you spent 5 mins. You didn't give me a philosophical lesson on floor tile like these other 45 minute fkin videos 😂

@55codyharris11 3 жыл бұрын

If planning to do an entire house. Do you think it’ll look better if the pattern is going the same direction throughout the house?

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cody, it will look better if you can install them in the same direction all throughout the house. However, this can be difficult if you don't have much experience. If you do decide to change directions and add floor transition between room, make sure to install the laminate parallel to the longest side of the room.

@0oKeZo0 3 жыл бұрын

what colour laminate did you use in this video? thanks

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

The flooring I used was Home Decorators Collection Carmichael Hickory

@phillyblazen1736 4 жыл бұрын

Dope!

@cassandra1508 Жыл бұрын

Does the underlayment make your floor feel cushiony when you walk on it ?

@renoforless Жыл бұрын

Yes, most underlayment do make laminate flooring feel "softer" when you walk on them.

@Type1iron 2 жыл бұрын

What flooring is this? it looks great.

@renoforless 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks @Brandon Banks! The flooring I used was Home Decorators Collection Carmichael Hickory

@chinbatbattumur2622 2 жыл бұрын

Are the spacers along the peremeter of the planks removed after the the installing is complete?

@renoforless 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are removed at the end of the installation because while you are installing the other planks you will still be pushing against those spacers. I hope that helps!

@boaduwaantiri1425 3 жыл бұрын

Do you install for other people? Loved the video you have a new sub.

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I help my friends and family install their flooring, nothing professional!

@ltran25 3 жыл бұрын

When installing additional rows, I am having trouble getting the short end to click because I cant click in both ends at the same time (somehow it looks like your doing that in the video in the time lapse). I click the long end first which leaves about a few cm for me to tap in on the short end but it doesnt budge and I end up damaging the groove pieces from the constant tapping

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend clicking in the long end first, but before doing that make sure the short end is right against the other laminate (on the left). So once you click in the long end, all you would need to do is use a block and hammer in the short end. I hope that helps, it's difficult explaining through typing

@ltran25 3 жыл бұрын

@@renoforless thanks. I figured out I have to use a small scrap block that can interlock with the end, then use the block to tap that scrap, so I damage the scrap and not the actual laminate. Not something that I've seen anyone do on youtube but it was on the instructions so I guess my particular laminate is very delicate?

@RingMeNow Жыл бұрын

You give me hope that I can do my kitchen floor without spending 5K thanks!

@renoforless Жыл бұрын

You can definitely do it! Just take your time and make sure you have the right tools. Good luck!

@racenuke 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the T moulding?

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

Are you referring to the floor transition? I got it from home depot. They have a variety of colors to match the flooring.

@Truthspeakerrrrrr 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to do this on carpet? My studio has carpet and I don’t think I can rip it up

@renoforless 2 жыл бұрын

It's not recommended to install laminate on carpet because carpet is usually too plush or soft. However, if you have a very thin carpet and have no other choice than it may work. You can consider laying plywood on top of the carpet first.

@arima3093 3 жыл бұрын

Idk if you’re still active on this but i got 2 question cause I’m installing laminate flooring in my room 1. I had nails in the cement and pulled them out and some concrete got pulled out from the nails, do i have to get some cement leveler or something to level the cement out of the something like that or does it not matter cause I’m gonna put some floor underlayment 2. Once i ripped out my carpet there is a little gap, between the floor and the wood casing, do i just put the laminate flooring under it or should i get a shoe mold to cover it up?

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out. 1. If the amount of concrete that was pulled up is minimal and the dip in the cement isn't a large surface, it may not be necessary to use a cement leveler. 2. Usually after ripping the up carpet I would removed the baseboards and install the laminate near the wall and place the baseboard on top of the flooring. If you don't want to remove all the baseboards, you can put the laminate up to the baseboard and add shoe molding/quarter rounds. Hope this helps!

@arima3093 3 жыл бұрын

@@renoforless it did, thanks for the help!

@Rawriluvbubby2991 3 жыл бұрын

How do you stagger the boards?

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

When I start a new row, I use a laminate that was already cut as my starting point. This allows the laminate to be staggered.

@lovelovevon4316 2 жыл бұрын

I am more inspired to install my own floor. I think all I need is a circular saw. Outside of that I have everything I need to diy

@leroybrown2641 3 жыл бұрын

DAM, THAT WAS FAST

@miked6523 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. How long did it take you to finish that room?

@renoforless Жыл бұрын

Hey, this was awhile ago so I don't remember exactly but it probably took me 3 hours maybe a little less

@gilrios8998 Жыл бұрын

Is it 12x12 (144square foot )room ?

@renoforless Жыл бұрын

It's not far off from that

@roi_sorab 2 жыл бұрын

How thick are the spacers?

@renoforless 2 жыл бұрын

You typically need between a 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch gap between the laminate and the wall.

@metalhead6698 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't really see a pattern in his board ends. They were kind of all over the place?

@taylorwilliamm 3 жыл бұрын

That's by design. Patterns with laminate flooring are a no-no. Randomized pattern is best for floor strength.

@JTWorld210 2 жыл бұрын

Hellz yeah awesome 👏🏼 bad to the bone

@flyingburritobro68 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video but just about every manufacturer I have seen states that you need to install the underlayment perpendicular (at a 90 degree angle) to the long sides of the boards. Your underlayment should have been installed in the other direction as you installed the underlayment and flooring the same way. I wouldn’t staple the underlayment as you did either. It is to be taped completely at each seam covering the entire seam. Suggestion - don’t use that 20 dollar a roll cheap foam underlayment. Use the 50 dollar roll stuff like Quiet Walk. Much superior product.

@user-cq7fo9gk9j 3 жыл бұрын

do u need all these hammers or equipments? because i dont have any and i also dont want to waste lots of money on buying the equipment

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

These tools will help with the process. They aren't expensive either. You can try renting a miter or hand saw from your local hardware store.

@TheCupfulBoy 2 жыл бұрын

I am planning to do two connected living rooms but bc of my furnitures, is it okay to rip carpet off and install floor in one living room first then move to second one to rip carpet off and install floor then?

@erickgdz 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@TheCupfulBoy 2 жыл бұрын

@@erickgdz do I replace baseboard for room 1 after it's done or it's better to install it together at the end? do I need to use sealant at the bottom of the baseboard to the laminate flooring as well or just close it with gravity. aren't there gonna be gap?

@erickgdz 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCupfulBoy you can replace the baseboard at the end after all is finished or however is easier for you and so you don’t see a gap between the flooring and the baseboard I usually install a c molding on the baseboard.

@TheCupfulBoy 2 жыл бұрын

@@erickgdz If I seal it up with silicon paste(only silicon right?) wouldn't it defeat the purpose of expand and contract due to weather?

@erickgdz 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCupfulBoy no need for silicone a little expanding and contracting is okay

@eagleman0977 3 жыл бұрын

When you remove the spacers won't the floor move?

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

No they won't move when many pieces are stuck together due to the weight. The spacers are used so that the laminates aren't right up against the wall. The laminates can expand slightly so that extra space is necessary.

@eagleman0977 3 жыл бұрын

@@renoforless thank you for responding.

@jordy-b-gaming6311 3 жыл бұрын

You made it look the easiest!!😭

@dlhatmohammed6118 2 жыл бұрын

👏🏻👍🏻

@boredhuman805 3 жыл бұрын

What was the final cost for evruthing

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

It's been awhile so I don't remember the exact cost. It was around $250-300

@AA-td1yw 3 жыл бұрын

@@renoforless NICE

@ronaldmckinney5693 3 жыл бұрын

Why would you have music playing while you are explaining the process?

@tripledssss2868 4 жыл бұрын

What brand is this ?

@renoforless 4 жыл бұрын

The type of flooring is Home Decorators Collection Carmichael Hickory from Home Depot

@carmenbell77 3 жыл бұрын

Is it really that easy?

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carmen, after a little practice it can be that easy.

@modelflugzuegsamlung 3 жыл бұрын

I'm struggling with the last row. How do you cut the last row of tiles to fit the narrow space at the end?

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

You can use a circular saw, jig saw or table saw to cut the laminate so they're narrow enough to fit. Were you able to figure it out?

@modelflugzuegsamlung 3 жыл бұрын

@@renoforless yes I figured it out thanks! I used a jigsaw but cut it wrong a few times. Luckily I had bought an extra pack of tiles so had enough spare. My house is very old and the rooms are not exactly square which doesn't help.

@renoforless 3 жыл бұрын

@@modelflugzuegsamlung I'm glad it worked out!

@grahamgreen8283 2 жыл бұрын

@@modelflugzuegsamlung they still don’t square nothing up! stupid professionals

@ryanmaharaj4365 3 жыл бұрын

But when u walking on the flooring it feels spongy

@ColdSprite 3 жыл бұрын

You need underlayment most likely or worse case your floors not leveled

@TheToxicTank 5 ай бұрын

I don't know the brand being used but many vinyl laminate plank manufacturers warn to not use underlayment. They have a built on rubber underlayment pad on the planks. Using your own in addition to this will not only make the process. Ore frustrating but also void the warranty. Check with your brand/manufacturer. I of course do not care what people do. Just sharing.

@renoforless 5 ай бұрын

I followed the instructions. Thanks.