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Installing laminated flooring is a simple process and most people do it themselves without external help. It normally requires no clamping, glue or expensive professional tools. One can simply buy a small installation kit, which costs around $25 and contains simple tools like spacers, tapping block, and pullbar, saws, a measuring tape, a $15 undercut saw to allow the laminate under the door frames, and a hammer.

Generally, one can easily install from 150 to 300 sq ft. per day. Unlike traditional wood floors, laminate floors are installed as "floating floors" not physically attached to their sub-floors with mechanical fasteners such as nails, screws or pegs. Adhesive is used only to attach the laminate boards to each other. Expansion areas are left along the perimeters of the finished floor, allowing it to expand and contract with temperature and humidity changes. These expansion areas are concealed by wall base trim.

Laminate flooring is appropriate for any room. It can be installed over ceramic tile, concrete, or board/ply under-layments. It can even be installed over well-bonded vinyl or short pile carpet, if the pile is less than 1/4 inch high and there is no pad underneath. If you choose to install this flooring in a bathroom or wet area, you must take special care to seal it against dampness and leaks. For more information on installing laminate flooring, check out Flooring-Materials.net.

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