Laminate flooring is an alternative to hardware that is cheaper, doesn’t need to be stained or finished, and helps save trees. Although most homeowners don’t like to use it in rooms that they want to look nice, modern laminate flooring can actually look remarkably similar to real wood, to the extent that casual observers usually can’t even tell the difference. More good news: laminate flooring is quite easy to install, especially compared to hardwood floor. You don’t have to do much in the way of pre-treatment to the floor. In most cases, you can just put it right on top of the flooring you already have. Here’s how to install it.


Step 1: Gather your materials. You’ll need enough flooring to fill your room, some barrier sheeting, some laminate glue, molding for the baseboard, and all the usual tools.

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