tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post111143457831836579..comments2023-11-05T02:52:24.734-07:00Comments on Strategize: Laminate floorRosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07149366013937654586noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-88131017261841930272011-12-06T02:08:58.890-07:002011-12-06T02:08:58.890-07:00Installing flooring yourself is a challenging job ...Installing flooring yourself is a challenging job for many, but glad to know that you took the challenge and did a good job. Also, sharing your experience about installing your floor is great! It will surely help many DIY fans.flooring Houstonhttp://www.prepcoflooringllc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-29363984656065278662011-02-25T11:24:24.503-07:002011-02-25T11:24:24.503-07:00Laminate is easy to clean. To clean the laminate f...Laminate is easy to clean. To clean the laminate flooring in the house only needed a dusting or a very dry damp mop. As with a wooden floor, but no more than wet the floor of your home. The floor is wet, all the time, eventually warp. The water will attract and hold water. When the water dries the material in the laminate is moving and changing as real wood does. Do not worry, laminate flooring care and properly installed can last for years and years in the house, often times more linoleum or tile floors.laminate flooringhttp://thentodust.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-39215424177163428542011-01-05T18:21:52.099-07:002011-01-05T18:21:52.099-07:00well, that's a good way to put it. nice insigh...well, that's a good way to put it. nice insights, works well in clientele information resource option.hardwood installations burnabyhttp://www.integrityfloors.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-43313075651273093972010-11-15T18:41:18.585-07:002010-11-15T18:41:18.585-07:00My family installed the laminate flooring for my f...My family installed the laminate flooring for my family room and we think it is the best option especially for the room with high activity like the family room.Yateshttp://bestlaminateflooring.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-35496174562594379512010-11-12T18:36:43.885-07:002010-11-12T18:36:43.885-07:00We have laminate floors in our kitchen and it does...We have laminate floors in our kitchen and it doesn't seem to be a problem, but note that the instructions will normally tell you not to install in a wet area. To mitigate any potential issues, we did install the plastic molding instead of traditional wood and ran an extra bead of caulk around the molding to keep water from getting in behind and underneath the flooring.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149366013937654586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-31625417645590582122010-11-12T18:16:52.433-07:002010-11-12T18:16:52.433-07:00Hi, Thank you so much for your information. I plan...Hi, Thank you so much for your information. I plan to install new flooring for my kitchen and i find it is difficult to choose between the laminate floor or the hardwood floor. Do you think the laminate floor can stand to water? Since my kitchen is one of the room which has direct contact with water.Yateshttp://bestlaminateflooring.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-2235649375281782552009-12-22T09:51:30.296-07:002009-12-22T09:51:30.296-07:00I haven't heard of Lammet, but generally the c...I haven't heard of Lammet, but generally the cheaper flooring isn't less durable, simply less realistic looking. I've now installed multiple brands of laminate flooring and it seems the more that you spend, the more it looks like real wood as opposed to obviously being laminate.<br /><br />I've used the cheaper stuff in bedrooms where the overall look is less important -- generally in those rooms there are area rugs, furniture, etc. that cover up a lot of the surface area.<br /><br />As far as any "cardinal rule", I believe that most of the manufacturers recommend putting the joints perpendicular to light entry into the room. Whether you abide by that or not, just remember that if you run perpendicular to the entry, you'll likely need a Skil saw to cut down the length of a single piece in order to get it to fit, which may require more general carpentry skills.<br /><br />PS -- I highly recommend pulling off all trim, including door trim, and installing trim back over the floor once you're finished -- you'll find that this makes it much more forgiving.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149366013937654586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-58742493560170830302009-12-22T07:35:37.326-07:002009-12-22T07:35:37.326-07:00Hi There! has anyone heard of a the Lamett brand ...Hi There! has anyone heard of a the Lamett brand of laminate floors? What's the verdict. Why is one laminate floor so much cheaper than another? <br /><br />Also, what's the cardinal rule on how the grain of the wood floor should run - vertical to the entry or horizontal?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-62727922526807094592009-11-22T08:46:30.322-07:002009-11-22T08:46:30.322-07:00There is no need to seal laminate floors.There is no need to seal laminate floors.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07149366013937654586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-88579234539179067262009-11-19T23:48:36.825-07:002009-11-19T23:48:36.825-07:00after installing your laminate floors what do you ...after installing your laminate floors what do you use to seal them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-1161486251700688002006-10-21T21:04:00.000-06:002006-10-21T21:04:00.000-06:00Hi, I'm not sure if you are checking comments anym...Hi, I'm not sure if you are checking comments anymore after all this time, but I wanted you to know you post was essential in getting us past the DIY laminate floor jitters.<BR/><BR/>Thank's for all the great advice!<BR/><BR/>We used Costco harmonix too, the only thing that bothers me is the sound when you walk on it, other wise, it's been great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-1154280655845459562006-07-30T11:30:00.000-06:002006-07-30T11:30:00.000-06:00We must round-up spammers, etc. and shoot them all...We must round-up spammers, etc. and shoot them all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-1146613293702430222006-05-02T17:41:00.000-06:002006-05-02T17:41:00.000-06:00I found lock n seal made by www.uniboardsurfaces.c...I found lock n seal made by www.uniboardsurfaces.com at sams club.<BR/>You can buy it there for $1.50 sq ft which includes the padding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5566388.post-1142202905287754072006-03-12T15:35:00.000-07:002006-03-12T15:35:00.000-07:00I am considering installing a wood floor. Your ins...I am considering installing a wood floor. Your instructions were great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com