Laying vinyl laminate with your own hands

Vinyl laminate - a new floor covering , similar to the classic panel. Unlike the traditional, it is flexible, waterproof and very durable. Laying vinyl laminate is very simple, it can be done quickly without using the services of specialists. It can be placed on any surface, no additional glue is required, the material is supplied with a locking method of attachment or a self-adhesive smart tape.

Technology of laying vinyl laminate

For work you will need:

Before installation, the laminate must be kept in the room for acclimatization day to avoid deformation after laying.

  1. Laying starts from the corner of the room. For the installation of the material, the surface must be carefully prepared. Scrape off any unevenness, repair cracks and vacuum.
  2. The ideal surface is a self-leveling screed.
  3. Laying the laminate starts at the corner of the room. The first panel should be placed so that the ledge with the lock looks into the room.
  4. Near the walls, leave a gap of 5 mm.
  5. The second tile is inserted at an angle in the first and snaps into place. Thus, the first row is laid out.
  6. The last tile is cut to fit the gap.
  7. The next row is stacked with a displacement in the form of brickwork. The tile is fixed with the front lock of the previous one and along the long side of the material.
  8. In the same way, the next series is assembled.
  9. The installation is finished.

Following the instructions for laying vinyl laminate flooring, you can give the floor a new modern look and get a quality, beautiful finish, unpretentious in care