Spot on. Just completed a 255 sq ft DIY floor installation in our living room. It’s a job, but it’s also very rewarding. We always use the 10 mm planks. Solid and durable. Thanks for sharing!!
Yes, cabinets are typically bolted to walls. However, freestanding units like islands and peninsulas, or cabinets facing uneven walls, require floor bolting to prevent tipping.
Hi dear, In this video, we are sharing 10 mistakes that you should avoid when installing a laminate floor. Number 7 is "running laminate flooring parallel to joists," which is a mistake. So, you should run them perpendicular to the joists.
Using a mallet directly on the plank can damage the locking mechanism and leave gaps between the planks. But you can use a tapping block to distribute the force of the mallet and gently tap the planks together. If you install the planks correctly and they lock together, there won't be any space for liquids to seep through. Still, you can use a sealant for finishing. But remember to use a sealant that is made specifically for laminate floors.
Spot on. Just completed a 255 sq ft DIY floor installation in our living room. It’s a job, but it’s also very rewarding. We always use the 10 mm planks. Solid and durable. Thanks for sharing!!
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I have never seen cabinets bolted to a floor. I have demoed and installed a lot of cabinets. Never once have I seen one bolted to the floor.
Yes, cabinets are typically bolted to walls. However, freestanding units like islands and peninsulas, or cabinets facing uneven walls, require floor bolting to prevent tipping.
Wait I’m confused - you said to run the laminate parallel to the joists then said perpendicular. Did I miss something?
Hi dear, In this video, we are sharing 10 mistakes that you should avoid when installing a laminate floor. Number 7 is "running laminate flooring parallel to joists," which is a mistake. So, you should run them perpendicular to the joists.
So we shouldn't use a mallet to put together the laminate planks wouldn't that make it so that liquids could seep through if we left a space?
Using a mallet directly on the plank can damage the locking mechanism and leave gaps between the planks. But you can use a tapping block to distribute the force of the mallet and gently tap the planks together. If you install the planks correctly and they lock together, there won't be any space for liquids to seep through. Still, you can use a sealant for finishing. But remember to use a sealant that is made specifically for laminate floors.
you don't need any of this
Why not?