How to Install Laminate Flooring

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Time to update your floor? Learn how to install laminate flooring as Steve walks you through this DIY flooring installation project.
Difficulty Level: Moderate. If you are not 100% confident installing laminate flooring, Lowe's recommends that you hire a professional. Call 1-877-GO-LOWES to learn more about installation services through Lowe’s.
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@tzvibendaniel2045 2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to put the links for the tools in the description!

@Shibbyisthebest 2 ай бұрын

very help full

@MariMari-vq8hl 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Very simple and helpful for a homeowner to follow along! Learned some product names as well! Nice job :)

@nehnehnehbatman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@kingman2332 4 жыл бұрын

The best thing about this video is no loud, stupid-a** music!

@MistyWoman4 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree! I hate that!

@georgerrumph4989 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Outstanding and clear instructional video. I'm confident I can begin my first flooring job. Thank you. I shop at Lowe's every week.

@andreparrish9392 2 жыл бұрын

Reply stop 🛑 stop ✋ call 📱

@melinda5777 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@johnhenderson1800 4 жыл бұрын

Wow really good video I give it to Lowe’s. I love this guy.

@christinapham3757 3 жыл бұрын

Thankfully . Mr

@Wairuanor Жыл бұрын

There's supposed to be a "handy reference list" in the description - but I cannot see it.

@JaysonElliot Жыл бұрын

Where's the "handy reference list" of tools needed that's mentioned at 0:30 seconds?

@LubaLuba1 3 жыл бұрын

Question I have slab floor not in the basement existing is 9x9 inch vct tiles the plank vinyl is high end and has built in backing should I still use underlayment?? My worry is it being too spongy and possibly damaging itself the underlayment i am thinking of using is Easy Comfort 2mm from Lowes.

@zakhesipho8026 2 жыл бұрын

Thenk you for showing me tips but how can I stool woodlook tile in randoval?

@DAINGUYEN-zh9lc 5 ай бұрын

Awesome 👏👏👏

@hollywood28546 Жыл бұрын

Your video mentioned about listing the items needed at the bottom. Have not seen anything. Please let us know. Thanks.

@moh8196 2 ай бұрын

NEED TOOL LIST ! CURRENTLY HAVE HAND STUCK IN TOASTER DUE TO UNCLEAR INSTRUCTIONS !! SENd HELP~ PLZ

@yrusonoz5574 4 жыл бұрын

This is cool...might do this in my house

@einwol Жыл бұрын

Is there a needed tool list?

@TerrieCarter 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, easy to follow instructions.

@josephrob4424 25 күн бұрын

Where do you get the transition pieces?

@daniilyakovlev2858 11 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks a lot

@JosephAlcantara-xz2cn Жыл бұрын

Hi! thanks for this video. I would like to ask if you video guides on how laminate big walls, where you are going to need multiple sheets of laminate, and you have to install them together and make them appear like it's perfectly & seamlessly joint together. It would also be very helpful if you can provide common problems encountered like the condition of the area where laminates are to be applied, and then how we can correct those problems or imperfections?

@the_jonathan_o 4 жыл бұрын

I'm seventeen and not a homeowner. Just enjoy watching the videos. But if anything, I feel like more explaining should be neccessary for when you cut around poles and or vents. I know for vents it's kinda straight foward. But for those who still have trouble.

@tannerbrown8701 3 жыл бұрын

When you cut with the saw. What kind of blade. General purpose or a fine cut blade ?

@tcb258 3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing it won't matter since the cut will be under the trim molding.

@irish89055 3 жыл бұрын

Fine

@armandohernan4610 Жыл бұрын

80 teeth

@livinglifeacademy777 2 жыл бұрын

The floor does not snap-together very good

@dpurrott 2 жыл бұрын

Is laminate flooring good to use in a 3 season room in upstate New York?

@jayrobelo9877 2 жыл бұрын

I would use Vinyl

@MistyWoman4 2 жыл бұрын

Off to watch yet another video to learn how to lay this floor down. With or without barriers or underlay.

@user-ym9mv4df3n 2 ай бұрын

You need underlayment

@user-ym9mv4df3n 2 ай бұрын

You need underlayment.

@armandohernan4610 Жыл бұрын

First video I see adding culking and that foam road?. Is it necessary?

@wvp07 10 ай бұрын

He said it was for further waterproofing. I would at least use it for an exterior or wet wall. PS I’m replacing the baseboards though so, for us, maybe just a bit of foam on those walls, no caulking.

@thomastechnical2075 4 жыл бұрын

Wao I love this

@yvettereed7576 2 жыл бұрын

What if your floor is uneven like kitchen dining room not basement concrete. What can i use to level the floor? should i use a special concrete or something else? Help

@MistyWoman4 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve just keep watching how different floor layers work.I did see one on how to level a floor by pouring a product on it but that was on concrete. Good luck.🍀

@x_MrYAYA_x 11 ай бұрын

Self leveling concrete

@MistyWoman4 2 жыл бұрын

I flunked math. I’m doomed! lol I notice some put barriers and underlay under the planks. Some use nothing. We are putting a floor like this down and I’m confused how to start. Any suggestions?

@newtonroberts590 2 жыл бұрын

Read the instructions on the flooring you buy and it will let you know if it needs anything.

@UrsulaY01 3 жыл бұрын

So my last plank, according to the math to find the last plank width, is .5”. That’s not good. So how do I fix it? Yours worked out well but mine doesn’t.

@rittau 3 жыл бұрын

You would cut your first row to have a smaller width, which will increase the width of the last row

@jeremynguyen2346 2 жыл бұрын

@@rittau what tools are needed

@Tbird761 7 ай бұрын

@@jeremynguyen2346 Just the same saw he showed cutting length wise to get rid of the tongues for instance. You'd maybe cut your first row planks in half lengthwise.

@carolynwolfe5023 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what kind of underlayment to buy.

@dmarti47 2 жыл бұрын

I think it depends on the manufacturer's instructions. Have you checked that?

@jeremynguyen2346 2 жыл бұрын

@@dmarti47 what is floor underpayment

@jeremynguyen2346 2 жыл бұрын

@@dmarti47 what is floor underlayment

@dmarti47 2 жыл бұрын

Question: how prone to creaking is laminate flooring?

@nathancrabtree758 2 жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t have any creaking unless you’re actual subfloor is creaking

@chrisc7516 4 ай бұрын

You put in expansion gaps on the floor trim. 😅

@geminiman2158 Жыл бұрын

Why didn’t he use a rubber mallet to make sure the floors latch together?

@joshuahaney1135 6 ай бұрын

I can’t get mine to fall down

@AlexisRamirez-vh2tn 4 жыл бұрын

Let me work for you please

@williamhartsell6390 Жыл бұрын

Why wouldn't you flush out your flooring with the wall not the baseboards

@josephpostma1787 5 ай бұрын

Because the baseboards were already installed. Ideally the baseboards would be installed on top of the flooring.

@svietka202 4 жыл бұрын

i m addicted to this store. Why arent u guys opening in Israel?

@AlyAloan 3 жыл бұрын

٦ختاا

@lordanny9099 3 жыл бұрын

If someone sees this please help I’m 15 trying to do this with my dad and he is a mechanic so this is different to us someone PLEASE HELP

@kashfortheking 3 жыл бұрын

Just look at the videos. Think of it like a really large but easy puzzle.

@levilady03 2 жыл бұрын

How did you and your Dad do on laying your flooring? I thought the video was extremely helpful.

@scottwinslow8772 4 ай бұрын

Why not remove the baseboard ?

@mconaway86 Ай бұрын

You WILL damage the walls or baseboards pulling it off, it will also leave gross caulking behind you will need to scrape off if you re use the base boards. if you plan to re paint the room that is an option, you will need to re attach the base boards, fill the holes, caulk it on, and repaint all the trim. Or you can just install shoe molding and move on with you life.

@waynebeck7801 4 жыл бұрын

Clicking down the floor is easy...the math is the hard part.

@bradh4078 2 ай бұрын

Never wipe 100 percent silicon caulk with anything! You will have a mess like you've never seen. Cut the tube tip small and on an angle. Practice your CONTINOUS caulk bead technique on two pieces of scrape wood with a 90 degree joint. Increase the tip opening until you get the bead size that looks best. Always make one continuous bead, never stop until you absolutely have to. Buy some cheap latex caulk and practice, practice I can't stress this enough! Again, never ever wipe 100 percent silicon caulk! It is not water based. Even Beter yet, install PVC quarter round or shoe molding. I have never seen anyone caulk a floating floor with his method, really odd.

@johnteel1034 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you and everyone else thinks that background music is helpful NOT! Great instructions though

@peacekeepermoe 4 жыл бұрын

John Goodman: I never acted this film, I swear!

@jkarasta1 7 ай бұрын

Thanks skipping the complicated parts where you have to shape and cut around radiator covers and door frames

@MLGEmeside 2 ай бұрын

Wtf man my floor won't go.together so easy

@eddievanlingen1935 8 ай бұрын

You are supposed to remove baseboard, rookie!

@loveyuh2kim 4 жыл бұрын

Too too tsß

@seanpalmer2042 3 жыл бұрын

The silicone is unnecessary

@jaxandmore440 3 жыл бұрын

It's an extra measure of precaution to prevent liquid from spills or mopping that may seep under the quarter round trim and reach the exposed edge of the laminate.

@brandonmississippi1 2 жыл бұрын

Without it, the warranty is void on this particular flooring.