Begin laying the first row on the longest wall with the trimmed edges of the planks against the wall.
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Trim the last plank to length to fit so that it ends 1 4 inch from the wall.
To close the gap on the long side lift the outside edge of the plank about an inch and push in firmly until the edges meet.
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Doing so enables you to slide the new planks underneath the casing.
Place unopened packages of laminate flooring in the room or rooms in which they are to be installed.
Check for moisture levels.
Fill any low spots in the underlayment greater than 3 8 inch with floor leveling compound.
Lay a loose plank of your new flooring upside down against the door casing over a piece of the underlayment and saw off the bottom of the casing.
Lay down a full size plank against the wall spacing it about 1 4 to 3 8 inch as directed by the manufacturer away from the wall and making sure the groove edge faces out.
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Start the second row where you started off the first.
Start on the right side and work to the left.
Install first row place the first row snug against the spacers.
Hold the long side of the second row plank at an angle.
This will stagger the seams which results in a more natural look.
Let the boards acclimate.
Then rotate down to lock.
Use the remainder of the laminate flooring planks you cut at the end of row one to start the next row as long as it s.
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