How to put laminate on wooden floor 2

Floor structures made of wooden materials serve as a basis for arranging laminate coatings much less frequently than from concrete. It is quite reasonable that in such cases, most of the inhabitants are interested in how to lay laminate on a wooden floor. Such a question can make you worry. There is an exit.

Distinctive properties of a wooden floor

Knowing the technology of laying, it is possible to do the work yourself. Beginning is not at all superfluous to study all the features of your wooden base. The main thing is to correctly identify the most likely threat to the integrity of your new laminate. It can be prudent to take effective measures at the preparatory stage of work.

Frankly, laminate is considered demanding material in relation to the condition of the surface on which it will be laid. The base must be dry, clean, even and, most importantly, sustainable.

Note! Manufacturers of laminate substrates write that such materials help to partially compensate for some base defects. This is misleading for many: we should not think that the substrate will solve all the existing problems of the foundation.

So, how does an old wooden floor differ from a concrete one? There are two main signs:

• The base of the wooden material is unstable. The laminate laid on such a surface will “play”, which will gradually create a load on the lock joints, which are considered the weakest element of the material.
• Gradually the wooden floor is loosened.

It turns out that before the device laminate coating on a wooden base, it is necessary to carefully examine it. At the same time, one should not forget about the underground structures in the form of logs and supports. If even the slightest doubts arise, the work should be postponed and the base repair activities should be completed.

Foundation preparation

Let us consider in more detail how the order of execution of work on laying laminate on an old wooden base.

We carry out a thorough inspection in which:

• the base is visually examined;
• level checks the flatness of the floor;
• if necessary, partial disassembly is carried out to replace rotten or sagging lag.

After that, the results of the inspection must be carefully analyzed. It is possible to begin laying laminate flooring if:

• the base is not visually damaged;
• its safety margin is large enough;
• when loads do not occur deflection of individual sections;
• there is no creak;
• plane drops within the permissible norm - 2 mm per 2 m of the base.

Under all conditions, you can get to work. If necessary, information on how to properly lay the laminate, can always be found in the instructions from the manufacturer.

Note! In case of revealing large differences in the plane of the base, it is possible to carry out measures for its alignment.

There are several ways to do this:

• the floor surface can be otsiklevat,
• plywood sheets or chipboard can be used for alignment.

Installation procedure

Laying the laminate itself is not a serious problem. It is enough to follow the instructions and watch the video if something is not clear. After reviewing all the information, you can make for yourself a specific plan for the implementation of works and begin repairs:

1. The first row of laminate panels is laid out from a corner in the horizontal direction.
2. The ends of the panels gently dock, watching the evenness of the series relative to the wall. There should be a small gap between it and the edge of the row, fixed by special stops.
3. At the opposite wall, we measure the board to the size and carefully cut it with a jigsaw.
4. Begin the second row. At the same time, we make sure that the end seams of adjacent panels do not coincide. This will give the coating a better appearance. In order to meet this condition, the laying of a new row begins with a piece cut to size.
5. Collecting the second row, do its docking with the first. At the same time, for convenience, we use a hammer and a wooden block when fitting the panel locks.
6. Thus going to cover the entire area of ​​the room.
7. If the extreme row needs to be cut along, do not try too hard and perform the perfect cut. Remember that the edges of the panels will be securely hidden under the baseboards.

Note! Laminate panels on the floor of the tree are mounted strictly across the board!

Video

Technology laying laminate below: