How to raise laminate on wooden floors

By contacting a specialist, you will probably hear a unambiguous answer: Laminate on the wooden floor is impossible. But not everyone will affect the pocket to dismantle the boards, a deep screed and other preliminary work. People who collided with such a problem are quite a lot, therefore, it appeared. We will tell you how to mount the laminate on the old floor to bypass all the underwater stones and unforeseen circumstances.

Since we are talking about the case not quite standard, it is necessary to choose the right laminate correctly. European standards provided two classes of wear resistance of a particular floor covering: the first (21, 22, 23) - for use in residential premises, the second (31, 32, 33) - for laying in public places. Given the almost the same cost and composition, it is better to buy a second class laminate. Thickness should be within 6-8 mm, and the E1 marking will indicate ecology.

Of course, without tools you can not get to work. Take care that the following useful things were at hand: drill, screwdriver, jigsaw, mall, hammer, roulette, level, dvpo, screws, nails, substrate under laminate. If there are no need for all the necessary tools, you should borrow them from a neighbor or take a day at the box office.

Now you can proceed to work itself. Start by checking the wooden floor for cracks, deflection, creak and other problems. If some boards managed to make it necessary to replace them with new ones. Otherwise, the laminate will also start rotting and deformed. In the case of periodic squeaks, half of the rags, it is advisable to bore them with old lags by self-draws, having reached outcurned nails.

To lay a laminate on the wooden floor, it is worthwhile to assess how even the old coating. Use the level or laser. If the deviation within 4 mm is not needed by special preparation. If the indicator is much higher, you can align the wooden floor with the help of dvpo or plywood. Many experts believe that this kind of additional substrate is necessary in any case, since performs the function of a concrete screed. Please note: between pieces of plywood should be spaces, otherwise unwanted creak can occur when moving.

Directly under the laminate there is another layer of substrate. To date, there are several options such: cork - does not rot, it is not deformed, consists of natural materials; bituminous - protects against moisture, suitable for uneven floors; Polyenethylene substrate - inexpensive, easy to use, practical and multifunctional. Place the film not immediately, but in stages. Start from the side where the first boards of laminate will be located. All joints carefully glue by painting scotch.

Now all the preparatory work has been completed, and the time has come to start laying the laminate. Installation can be made in three ways. The first is the Click system. On the perimeter along the walls, wedges are installed in 1 cm wide. In any angle opposite the door, the first part falls close to the wedges. The first row continues the second piece. He holds it to the first at an angle of 20-30 degrees. Next should be messenger pressed, click and descent to the floor. If the last detail in the row does not fit entirely, it must be cut, and to start a new row residue.

The second option is the Lock system. Work begins with an angle opposite door. The first row is stacked in this way: the second one is put to one panel, the second is placed and rustled by the Cyan. The second row is attached to the first one knowingly assembled detail, in the same way (with the help of the Cyanka). The third fourth and all subsequent mounted on the second manner.

Last variant - glued laminate. Special instructions for the installation of laminate for glue does not have. There is only a couple of moments that you should remember. After laying the coating, it is necessary to wait 12 hours to glue dry. In this case, the panels will not be reused. After dismantling, they will be irrevocably spoiled.

At the final stage, plastic plinth can be installed. It is more convenient to fix them with self-draws to the wall. The perfect option is a plinth under the color of the laminate. In this time, the picture will look harmonious, neatly and stylish.