Thanks so much for the great explanation and great video. Which is the brand name/model of the laminate flooring you used for this project? it looks very good and real wood looking
Love the look, BUT when you tire of it you would be replacing drywall. What if you put up a very thin wood panel and then glue to it? Then all you would need to do it patch nail holes in the wall.
Hi Tod, We have installed it the way you described as well and it works fine. We recommend you add a few screws to secure your plywood to the wall studs however. A bit more to patch up if you do remove everything later on but well worth it. The weight of the flooring adds up, and on a larger wall especially it is a good idea to have some extra strength to keep the plywood from letting go. Also we still recommend nailing/stapling the flooring to the plywood along with the glue fo the installation of the flooring. Good Luck! -TeamPD
Is there a reason you did not find the high point in the floor and draw a level line 1/4" + plank width for the first row? OR, conversely, measure down from the ceiling in at least three places and snap a chalk line to make sure the last row was parallel to the ceiling? Also, is there are reason you did not start with tongue up and nail at an angle down throw the tongue to help avoid splitting the grove? Otherwise nice video and good explanation!
We may not have done it on camera, but we did confirm before affixing anything to the wall that we were square with the walls. This wall is in an office building with a suspended ceiling that has a slight curve, so we went with being square with the floor and walls instead. If you are installing up to a finished drywall ceiling, it would be good to verify the measure as you mention and snap a chalk line. For your other question, this flooring is click lock profiled, so the “tongue” is not ideal to try and nail into, as you would with an standard T&G hardwood floor. The lower “groove profile juts out and provides a much easier surface to nail into with the finishing nail gun. The finishing nails are really just there to hold the planks tight to the wall while the adhesive sets up, we do not recommend just using finishing nails, as the weight of the wall can become significant with a larger and higher install area. Thank you!
Instead of nails can I use double-sided vinyl flooring tape on the back? I would think this would make it easier to remove without damaging the drywall if I want to change it. I plan on using laminate planks with no backing.
Hi Jason, Our experience with any two sided tape products that would be strong enough to hold a wall up is that it would damage your drywall worse than the brad nails (and as bad as most adhesive). Consider that a 10’ x 10’, is 100 square feet of flooring installed vertically, if that tape lets go, you risk having 200 lbs of flooring falling off the wall (risking injury or damage). For these reasons we recommend the use of adhesive and brad nails. To minimize the potential damage to the drywall from using an aggressive adhesive, you could use a silicone based adhesive with the nails (up to 10’ in height, otherwise use a standard contractors adhesive for maximum holding power. Good luck with your installation! Team PD
Thanks you are the reason my wife wants me to do this (dam you). I am not looking forward to this, but thanks to you now at least I know what I am doing thanks to your video.
At the right, left, and top of the wall...did you do anything to "finish" or does the product just end? I'm thinking I might not have perfect cuts...any suggestions?
Hi Tracy, we did not use any trim pieces for the edges of the wall. Just some careful measuring for planks on ends and it came out straight enough. If you are concerned about the edge you could also finish it off with a quarter round moulding, that would work too. Good luck👍 Team PD
Looks great, but why did you glue it? it would have been fine to just brad nail it by it's self. Now if you want to remove the wood , it will be a mess and ruin the wall.
We actually had metal beams behind this wall so glueing was the only option as the nails would not be completely securing the planks. If you have wooden beams you could just nail the planks.
So serious question, is it really necessary to leave room for expansion or contraction when this is inside, climate controlled and basically moisture controlled, glued and nailed to the wall? I can see the reasoning on the floor as those have a tendency to change quite a bit but on a wall? I love the look and plan on doing this in a small section.
Can I install laminate flooring on unfinished wall? the basement wall is insulated and plastic covered, but not drywalled. Can I use the laminate instead of drywall?
Hi Donal, This is not recommended. Installing directly on the studs would mean that there would be end-joints between with no support. It is recommended to install sheathing on the wall before installing the flooring panels. TeamPD
I might just nail some plywood to the wall and then forgo the glue - I hate glue. Those planks do not weigh much and I could just brad them to the plywood.
Hi Christian, this one has many good reviews www.homedepot.ca/product/ryobi-18v-one-airstrike-18-gauge-cordless-brad-nailer-tool-only-/1000681783 Good luck! -TeamPD
Now my wife and I are having a son in 6 months. And I'd like to do this accent wall in the nursery as a surprise for her...how do I locate the studs in the wall? I want it to be perfect I've only lived in the home for little over a year now and I'm not to sure where the are.
Hello Christine, the easiest way would be to use a stud finder. They can be purchased at The Home Depot for $15-20. Great surprise by the way!👍 -TeamPD
Though we have not officially tested this, the extra layer applied to the wall may reduce some of the exterior noises. Of course if there is a window on the exterior wall you would likely have the same level of sound penetration.
Does the flooring have the same fire resistance as the drywall underneath? I ask because the wall I'm considering has a wall mounted propane heater on it?
If you are using adhesive/silicone to adhere it to the wall, it would probably be OK, but to keep the planks flat on the wall while the adhesive sets up, doing every row is recommended. Thanks!
Hi Katherine, In this case we are running the planks horizontally across the studs so that the brad nails have something to grab. You could install the planks vertically, however we would recommend that you install strips of strapping across the studs to create anchor points for the flooring planks. Thanks! Team PD
Would this be the same process with armstrong pryzm rigid core? I'm reading installers have to have experience installing rigid core and it seems finicky.
The brad nails are used just to hold the planks in place while the glue sets up, All adhesive manufacturers recommend a clean surface for the adhesive to adhere to, since wallpaper can peel off the wall (not to mention, some wallpaper is textured, which will also inhibit adhesion…) we do not recommend installing over wallpaper.
You could yes, but it would be harder working against gravity. An alternative would be to measure your total height and calculate the plank width required for last ripped plank and start with that one at the bottom👍 -TeamPD
If you would like to be able to remove it later on, you would need to install with Silicone and nails rather than contractor's adhesive. If it is installed with contractor's adhesive, the drywall would need to be changed as well. Thanks, Team PD
A concrete wall installation would have to be glued with a contractors adhesive compatible with concrete as you will not be able to use brad nails. Thanks!
The best would be to install a layer of 3/8” plywood attached to the wall with tap-con screws. Then put a 6 mil poly sheet behind it if the wall is below grade. After installing this “sub-wall” follow the regular install instructions. Gluing the flooring planks directly to the wall with the adhesive may work, but we cannot guarantee that there would not be any problems with adherence or moisture over time.
Hi Neil, thanks for watching! This is our Twilight Maple laminate flooring.
behind the back move sweet
thanks for the video
Scott is da man!
Yes Frank, we would definitely agree with your assessment👍
-Team PD
Thanks so much for the great explanation and great video. Which is the brand name/model of the laminate flooring you used for this project? it looks very good and real wood looking
Hi Cesar, thank you for your comments!. This wall installation was done with 8045RW Twilight Maple made by Power Dekor. Thanks!
O wow I love that.
Thank you!
You also need some sort of saw to get the height and width of the wall perfectly.
Absolutely!
Love the look, BUT when you tire of it you would be replacing drywall. What if you put up a very thin wood panel and then glue to it? Then all you would need to do it patch nail holes in the wall.
Hi Tod, We have installed it the way you described as well and it works fine. We recommend you add a few screws to secure your plywood to the wall studs however. A bit more to patch up if you do remove everything later on but well worth it. The weight of the flooring adds up, and on a larger wall especially it is a good idea to have some extra strength to keep the plywood from letting go.
Also we still recommend nailing/stapling the flooring to the plywood along with the glue fo the installation of the flooring.
Good Luck!
-TeamPD
That looks good
Right now might be cheaper than lumber lol
Is there a reason you did not find the high point in the floor and draw a level line 1/4" + plank width for the first row? OR, conversely, measure down from the ceiling in at least three places and snap a chalk line to make sure the last row was parallel to the ceiling?
Also, is there are reason you did not start with tongue up and nail at an angle down throw the tongue to help avoid splitting the grove?
Otherwise nice video and good explanation!
We may not have done it on camera, but we did confirm before affixing anything to the wall that we were square with the walls. This wall is in an office building with a suspended ceiling that has a slight curve, so we went with being square with the floor and walls instead. If you are installing up to a finished drywall ceiling, it would be good to verify the measure as you mention and snap a chalk line.
For your other question, this flooring is click lock profiled, so the “tongue” is not ideal to try and nail into, as you would with an standard T&G hardwood floor. The lower “groove profile juts out and provides a much easier surface to nail into with the finishing nail gun. The finishing nails are really just there to hold the planks tight to the wall while the adhesive sets up, we do not recommend just using finishing nails, as the weight of the wall can become significant with a larger and higher install area.
Thank you!
Instead of nails can I use double-sided vinyl flooring tape on the back? I would think this would make it easier to remove without damaging the drywall if I want to change it. I plan on using laminate planks with no backing.
Hi Jason,
Our experience with any two sided tape products that would be strong enough to hold a wall up is that it would damage your drywall worse than the brad nails (and as bad as most adhesive).
Consider that a 10’ x 10’, is 100 square feet of flooring installed vertically, if that tape lets go, you risk having 200 lbs of flooring falling off the wall (risking injury or damage).
For these reasons we recommend the use of adhesive and brad nails. To minimize the potential damage to the drywall from using an aggressive adhesive, you could use a silicone based adhesive with the nails (up to 10’ in height, otherwise use a standard contractors adhesive for maximum holding power.
Good luck with your installation!
Team PD
Thanks you are the reason my wife wants me to do this (dam you). I am not looking forward to this, but thanks to you now at least I know what I am doing thanks to your video.
Glad we could help Dr. Chava. Good luck!
At the right, left, and top of the wall...did you do anything to "finish" or does the product just end?
I'm thinking I might not have perfect cuts...any suggestions?
Hi Tracy, we did not use any trim pieces for the edges of the wall. Just some careful measuring for planks on ends and it came out straight enough. If you are concerned about the edge you could also finish it off with a quarter round moulding, that would work too. Good luck👍
Team PD
Looks great, but why did you glue it? it would have been fine to just brad nail it by it's self. Now if you want to remove the wood , it will be a mess and ruin the wall.
We actually had metal beams behind this wall so glueing was the only option as the nails would not be completely securing the planks. If you have wooden beams you could just nail the planks.
@@powerdekornorthamerica7879 ok , makes sense 👍
So serious question, is it really necessary to leave room for expansion or contraction when this is inside, climate controlled and basically moisture controlled, glued and nailed to the wall? I can see the reasoning on the floor as those have a tendency to change quite a bit but on a wall? I love the look and plan on doing this in a small section.
Hi Craig, We would still recommend leaving a small expansion gap as the material is still wood fibre based and can still expand and contract. Thanks!
Thats what i was thinking. Plus is on the wall. Gravity has to be accounted for. Right?
Can I install laminate flooring on unfinished wall? the basement wall is insulated and plastic covered, but not drywalled. Can I use the laminate instead of drywall?
Hi Donal,
This is not recommended. Installing directly on the studs would mean that there would be end-joints between with no support. It is recommended to install sheathing on the wall before installing the flooring panels.
TeamPD
I might just nail some plywood to the wall and then forgo the glue - I hate glue. Those planks do not weigh much and I could just brad them to the plywood.
Funny. I was thinking the same thing but I know my luck... three months later I would find out the hard way why everyone says to glue it.
Appreciate the tutorial!!
Our pleasure misskristinn!
How long did it take to do this installation (in real time)?
It took about 4 hours for 2 guys with some experience. Thanks
Great Video,will be very useful.Could someone please recommend a battery powered gun nailer equivalent to the one used in the video.Thanks
Hi Christian, this one has many good reviews www.homedepot.ca/product/ryobi-18v-one-airstrike-18-gauge-cordless-brad-nailer-tool-only-/1000681783
Good luck!
-TeamPD
Nice..
Thanks Leonard!
Now my wife and I are having a son in 6 months. And I'd like to do this accent wall in the nursery as a surprise for her...how do I locate the studs in the wall? I want it to be perfect I've only lived in the home for little over a year now and I'm not to sure where the are.
Hello Christine, the easiest way would be to use a stud finder. They can be purchased at The Home Depot for $15-20. Great surprise by the way!👍
-TeamPD
Great video will this help with any type of sound reduction from outside noise getting into my home
Though we have not officially tested this, the extra layer applied to the wall may reduce some of the exterior noises. Of course if there is a window on the exterior wall you would likely have the same level of sound penetration.
@@powerdekornorthamerica7879 ok thank gunna give it a shot
Does the flooring have the same fire resistance as the drywall underneath? I ask because the wall I'm considering has a wall mounted propane heater on it?
Charles, I can't tell you what the fire rating is for the drywall, but the laminate flooring has a Class 1 fire rating. Thanks!
What adhesive brand did you use?
We used PL Premium on drywall. You could use silicone (would need to be nailed) or any contractor's adhesive. Thanks!
So...nail bottom row lock second..nail third and so on? Will that work?
If you are using adhesive/silicone to adhere it to the wall, it would probably be OK, but to keep the planks flat on the wall while the adhesive sets up, doing every row is recommended. Thanks!
Gracias por la demonstración, un saludo.
De nada!👍
Why is kami ate put on the wall horizontally? Can it be installed vertically?
Hi Katherine, In this case we are running the planks horizontally across the studs so that the brad nails have something to grab. You could install the planks vertically, however we would recommend that you install strips of strapping across the studs to create anchor points for the flooring planks.
Thanks!
Team PD
Would this be the same process with armstrong pryzm rigid core? I'm reading installers have to have experience installing rigid core and it seems finicky.
Most "rigid core" products would not be able to be nailed... so it is doubtful.
Power Dekor North America
Nice job!
Thanks Dave!
Why don t you nail the joints to studs?
In our case the wall's studs were metal, but with wood studs you could go into the studs sure.
I've seen where they say not to put over wallpaper, why is that if you glue & nail?
The brad nails are used just to hold the planks in place while the glue sets up, All adhesive manufacturers recommend a clean surface for the adhesive to adhere to, since wallpaper can peel off the wall (not to mention, some wallpaper is textured, which will also inhibit adhesion…) we do not recommend installing over wallpaper.
Does it have to be laminate can you use hard wood floor on the walls ?
This same process can also be applied to our engineered hardwoods as well yes.
-Team PD
Nice job 👊👏
Thanks David!
Can you start at the top so you have a full piece instead of 1/2 ripped one?
You could yes, but it would be harder working against gravity. An alternative would be to measure your total height and calculate the plank width required for last ripped plank and start with that one at the bottom👍
-TeamPD
Very nicely done
Thanks Raymond! 😊🙏
I would like to know please if your wall is a wooden or concrete wall?
Hi Mike, this installation was done over a typical drywall.
Thanks for watching!
Would any type of nail gun work? What size nails did you use?
Hi Nick - We used an 18g finishing (brad) nailer. You could use up to 16g also.
Good luck👍
-TeamPD
Thanks Dave!
Team PD
was it silicone or a glue?
Hi there, we used a polyurethane construction adhesive for the installation in this video.
Thanks for watching!
Can i use screws instead of nails and adhesive?
Hi PS, screws would not work installed where we are nailing in the click system.
What Adhesive glue did u use?
We used PL Premium adhesive👍
How would you remove this later? Thanks
If you would like to be able to remove it later on, you would need to install with Silicone and nails rather than contractor's adhesive.
If it is installed with contractor's adhesive, the drywall would need to be changed as well.
Thanks,
Team PD
What material is this?
Very nice
Can u do whole room like that
Absolutely! No reason not to.👍
nice
Is it the same process for concrete wall?
A concrete wall installation would have to be glued with a contractors adhesive compatible with concrete as you will not be able to use brad nails. Thanks!
srkilimanjaro16 thank you. This is very helpful.
Hi Emmy, No problem, just so you know I work for Power Dekor, I was just signed into my personal account when I answered earlier... Thanks!
name of glue?
The one used in the video is LePage PL Premium Construction Adhesive.
Thanks for watching.
Team PD
Great video, doing tomm
Thanks Justin, Good luck with your install!
-Team PD
What size nails
Hi Phil, these are 1.5" brad nails.
What kind of nails?
These are "Brad" or Finishing Nails" used to hold the flooring in place while the adhesive sets.
-TeamPD
@@powerdekornorthamerica7879 ahh yes, that's right! Thank you!
hi dear im asking if I can instantle on wall I mean cement wall not gypsum .
The best would be to install a layer of 3/8” plywood attached to the wall with tap-con screws. Then put a 6 mil poly sheet behind it if the wall is below grade. After installing this “sub-wall” follow the regular install instructions.
Gluing the flooring planks directly to the wall with the adhesive may work, but we cannot guarantee that there would not be any problems with adherence or moisture over time.
It’s literally never that smooth
Well, Scott is a true flooring veteran...😉
That's what is missing. Putting floor coverings up on the wall and people complain they don't have money to live. Yeah, I can tell.