Easy Install Laminate Flooring. In this video Jon and I install a laminate or floating floor in one of his bedrooms at his house. One of the most popular choices for DIY installation is click-together laminate flooring.
The easiest type of laminate floor boards are the type that lock in place. Unlike traditional hardwood flooring, laminate flooring is easier to maintain and much more affordable. Unlike ceramic tile, laminate flooring is a "dry" installation no grout, no mortar, no adhesives that set up while you're working.
It's easy to install with click-together joints, and it's built to withstand everyday wear.
It can be installed over any other tightly bonded flooring, making it ideal for retrofits.
A laminate floor is a "floating floor," meaning it is not fastened directly to the subfloor. These guidelines will help you assess what skills you need to properly install laminate flooring and determine how easy your particular project is if you plan on "doing it yourself." Interlocking laminate floating floors can be installed over clean and level ceramic, vinyl, concrete or plywood / OSB subflooring. How to install a laminate floor tips and instructions with few tools involved.