Also, wear a mask. Our carpet is only a couple years old so there was hardly any stains, dander, or dust flying up. A good tip, is to cut the carpet into manageable sizes that you can roll or take out of the room.
Also, cut the carpet with your utility knife from the back. It will prevent all those carpet fibers from flying around the room. Joe did most of this part, then we loaded it up in his truck and he took it to the dump while I finished removing the carpet pad.
The one trick I learned, was using a shovel to remove the tack strips. At first I was using a pry bar, it was working well but taking up too much time. The shovel made it so much easier, I just hit it a couple times and the tacks were out. I still had to use the pry bar to remove some of the nails, but this method was so much better. The shovel also helps with removing any glue residue on the subfloor.
We finished DAY 1 at around six that night, had dinner and rested up for the next day. Side note: our backs, arms, knees and legs were killing us. The actual work is not hard, but all that up and down is hard on the body. We both quickly realized just out of shape we were. On the Pergo website there are many videos and detailed instructions on how to install the flooring. As I mentioned the Pergo videos give all the instructions on exactly how to install the flooring.
It was literally, laying down the underlayment and installing the floor right on top. It makes the install move along pretty quickly and easily. Just like with any DIY project, you can read and watch as many tutorials as you want but until you actually start the project is when you will fully understand the process. It took Joe and I a few rows to get into the groove and understand how to use the leftover boards from one row to start the next one.
Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Prepare the floor. Clean any debris off the floor and secure any loose floorboards before attempting to install anything over the sub-floor. Make sure the sub floor is level with a carpenter's level.
Floor leveling is usually only done on concrete floors, but you can find speckling product at the store that you can apply with large putty knives, if you've got a few spaces out of alignment. You can also just install Pergo over the floor, even if it's a bit uneven, but you risk cracking or separating the tiles eventually. Remove baseboards, vent covers, and any other fixture that would present an obstacle to the flooring. You should clear all the way to the sub-floor. If you need to undercut the baseboard, use an undercut saw with plastic spacers.
Saw the bottom of the trim or chip it out using a chisel or utility knife. It should pop off easily. Install the vapor barrier. Whether you're installing Pergo over concrete or wood floors, it's common to install a vapor barrier if you're concerned about moisture. Laying a laminate vapor barrier helps to keep moisture from going into the fiberboard and causing it to warp.
This should be available in the flooring section of any home repair store. Any overlap will cause uneven spots in the floor, so try to smooth it out as much as possible. Pick a corner to start laying the Pergo. For most projects, you want to start with the back left corner of the room and work toward the door. If you start in the middle, you'll have to make cuts when you get to the edges, to make the tiles fit.
This side will face the wall. Place the tongue side of the second plank into the groove of the first, starting at an angle. When the tongue is in the groove, press down until the joint clicks into place. Work in rows. When you are done with the first row, move to the next. It's also common practice to lay the planks in the direction that any light entering the room shines down the length of the plank.
Continue the row. At a 30 degree angle along the long side of the two pieces, push the new piece into the groove. They should click together easily, or you can use a crowbar or a hammer to tap them into place gently. Start the next row. Stagger the length of the planks in the second and following rows so that none of the planks end at the same place. The best way to do this is to cut a 2 foot 0.
Then use a full plank for the third row and keep rotating across the room. Cut your pieces in an area away from where you are installing the floor so the dust does not get into the joints. Measure from the end of the last piece, subtract a quarter inch, and measure the finished surface to that dimension. Make your cut using a mitre sliding saw. If it's not quite straight on the edges, it'll be covered by the baseboard anyway. Continue laying rows until you've filled the room.
Connect the joints of the long side of the starter piece with the groove of the last row laid. Press the plank down until it locks into place. Secure the piece into place by using a tapping block near the end of the plank and gently knocking the piece. Continue with the tapping block down the row as you place a plank. Install the baseboard. Berber Carpet Prices on average? Average Clay Tile Flooring Cost? How much does Concrete Tile Flooring Cost? Frieze Carpet Costs on average?
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