Flooring Outfitters Inc.
Laminate flooring installation
- Laminate flooring can be installed above grade, on grade, and below grade.
- Laminate flooring can also be installed over vinyl sheet, sound barrier, existing wood floors, ceramic tile, and some manufacturer's recommended over radiant heat.
- Prior to the installation air conditioning and heating systems must be operating at 21o Celsius for a minimum of one week.
- Prior to the installation the relative humidity must be maintained at about 40%, between 35% & 55% and also after the installation as well.
- Wooden subfloor moisture test should not exceed 12% and the difference between your subfloor & boards should be less than 4%
- Acclimatization of your wood requires the wood to be in the room were the installations will occur generally for a minimum of 72 hrs. But the product must be checked to meet the manufacturer's moisture guide lines before the installation begins.
- Wood subfloors and/or concrete along with the Laminate flooring must be tested for moisture to meet the manufacturer's recommendations.
- If the moisture is too high in the concrete, moisture retarders are available.
- Subfloor surface must be flat the average maximum tolerance is 3/16" in 10'. If levelling is required grind or use levelling compound to fix uneven spots. Or some manufacturer's recommend up to 6 layers of 15lbs builders felt. Again check manufacturer's guide lines.
- Floor should be installed from a minimum of three cartons to insure colour and shade mixtures. Preferably racking out most of the room.
- Make sure to stagger at the ends of the board a minimum of 6" to 12" in adjacent rows - no gaps.
- Water prone areas should have boards sealed at the joints with silicone or laminate glue, to give you more moisture resistance.
- Laminate floor installation should be the last step of your construction job to minimize damage from excess traffic etc.
- Please feel free to contact us with any of questions or concerns you may have
Laminate flooring and installation starting at $3.95/ sq ft
Hardwood flooring and installation staring at $8.28 / sq ft
All necessary licencing, Liability and WCB coverage are carried by the company for your protection
Note: always follow manufacturer's recommendations