How To Install Laminate Flooring | Easy Step By Step Beginners Guide

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  • How To Install Laminate Flooring | Easy Step By Step DIY Guide
    00:00 Intro
    00:32 Which Underlay For Laminate Flooring?
    01:12 How To Lay Underlay For Laminate Flooring
    02:17 How To Cut Underlay Around A Corner
    03:34 How To Cut Underlay Around Radiator Pipes
    06:21 How To Undercut Door Frames
    08:11 Tools Required To Fit Laminate Flooring
    08:39 Before You Start Laying Laminate Flooring
    09:31 How To Start Laying Laminate Flooring
    10:41 How To Fit Laminate Under A Door Frame
    13:09 How To Fit & Space Laminate Flooring Planks
    17:13 How To Template Around A Door Frame
    19:31 How To Lay Laminate Planks In Reverse
    21:29 How To Fit Laminate Around Radiator Pipes
    23:34 How To Fit Laminate Around An External Corner
    How To Install Laminate Flooring | Easy Step By Step Beginners Guide
    In this video we are installing laminate flooring, including underlay, in a bedroom.
    This is an easy step by step beginners guide for all DIYers
    We will show you how to install underlay for laminate and tips on easily cutting to fit perfectly.
    We will also demonstrate how to easily lay laminate flooring planks, how to undercut and fit laminate to door frames as well as how to cut laminate flooring to fit around radiator pipes and external corners.
    Top tips to get a great finish when installing your laminate flooring.
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  • @wavedinslow
    @wavedinslow 4 місяці тому +24

    I am now a pro at two things! Putting down Laminate Flooring and a British accent. "Slide in like a treat."

  • @davidjones7615
    @davidjones7615 3 місяці тому +13

    Thanks lads. No 15 minutes of chat before starting, just straight into the job and step by step guidance. Thanks to modern technology, I can take you to work with me and make myself look like I know what I'm doing. Cheers.

  • @jhem4420
    @jhem4420 10 місяців тому +40

    I have watched 5 different videos on how to laminate floors since ive just moved in and to save money I needed to learn how to do this. I have to say this video has been the most easiest to understand, its simple, straight forward and honestly the speaker is easy to understand which is exactly what I was looking for thank you for this! when i finish my flooring I will come back to comment on here to let everyone else know how it went

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  10 місяців тому +1

      Awesome thanks 😊😊

    • @benlarge1984
      @benlarge1984 6 місяців тому

      How did it go?

    • @jhem4420
      @jhem4420 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@benlarge1984 oh shit yeah forgot! Yeah I did it went smoothly especially for my first time

    • @benlarge1984
      @benlarge1984 6 місяців тому +2

      @jhem4420 that's awesome. I'm about to do my shed floor. So been looking for good tips.

    • @jhem4420
      @jhem4420 6 місяців тому

      ​@@benlarge1984good luck

  • @scottmcbrearty6831
    @scottmcbrearty6831 Місяць тому +2

    When I do flooring I measure halfway in the room screw a straight edge down from end to end and but my flooring against that and complete the flooring going one way then take the wood off and do the same on opposite side. That way the floorings got even cuts either end. That’s just my personal preference of doing it👊 ps love watching yous guys absolute genius and helpful🔥💪

  • @Jayy8Bit
    @Jayy8Bit 8 місяців тому +9

    Watched this video so many times I almost memorized the script. I finally did my building and I have to say, it's so much easier once you actually do it. After about 3-4 rows I got it down and did my entire building in about 5 hours. Not sure why I was so scared of screwing up lol. If you're hesitant like I was, just do it. It's really easy. Thanks for the tips and tricks. As far as the tools. I just used a rubber mallet kit sold specifically for this type of job and to cut, I used this guillotine looking cutter the store had so I didn't have to use a single power tool. Saved a bunch of money and no dust clean up doing the manually cutting route as well.

  • @adamt.9694
    @adamt.9694 2 місяці тому +2

    Great vid. What I would add to this- always keep the hoover aroound and make sure there's nothing in the seams, sometimes a tiny particle hardly visible can make your job a nightmare :). Make sure no alien bodies are in the seams nor under laminate.

  • @mingzhuchen6573
    @mingzhuchen6573 8 місяців тому +4

    Absolutely amazing quality. Best instruction I've found. Every DIYer must watch.

  • @Centorior
    @Centorior 9 місяців тому +1

    This is hands down brilliant from a DIY perspective.

  • @jonathang.5092
    @jonathang.5092 11 місяців тому +9

    Cheers guys! This is by far and away the best tutorial on UA-cam.

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  11 місяців тому

      Wow, thanks! 😁😁

    • @leth9320
      @leth9320 8 місяців тому +1

      I concur. Being a mechanic, I am not well versed in this type of work, but you guys have made a nice, easily understood video. I am now ready to tackle my garden room floor.

  • @peterpiper6837
    @peterpiper6837 10 місяців тому +5

    this has to be THE most helpful video regarding laminate floor fitting, you are both very watchable and come across as lovely people-thank you

  • @mowfee5118
    @mowfee5118 Місяць тому +1

    I'm 3 minutes 39 seconds into the video and I can tell it's going to be a brilliant tutorial. Exactly what I'm looking for. In depth and easy to follow. So simple and probably obvious to most, but the cutting of the fibre board to make it fit. I probably would of measured. Awesome tip.

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  Місяць тому

      Glad you liked it! Thank you for your comment 😊

  • @Doublethret2
    @Doublethret2 Місяць тому +1

    Great video. To the point. No waffling about and showed all the equipment used and how to use it. Thankyou lads.

  • @PadroPadro22
    @PadroPadro22 3 місяці тому +1

    Best flooring tut ive seen esp the way you do quick cuts with minimal measurements

  • @davehaynes1247
    @davehaynes1247 Рік тому +9

    I have done a couple of these floors, but some years ago, and this is a great refresher course!!

  • @kennethmckenzie294
    @kennethmckenzie294 2 місяці тому +2

    You guys are clever with it! Thanks, I'm more confident laying my laminate now than I was before I watched this. Cheers!....

  • @norahanet5348
    @norahanet5348 День тому

    You make it look so easy lads!
    Thank you for sharing your tips and expertise.
    Will have a go😮

  • @mikep3813
    @mikep3813 7 днів тому

    I found it's always helpful to plan out the width of your first row nor only for what will be your last row, but for those obstacles that arise as you go across the room. In your case the 6th row in as you pass that doorway wall. Could put you in a sticky situation leaving a row that needs to be like and inch wide.

  • @paulrowe5614
    @paulrowe5614 3 місяці тому +1

    Very good. I've done a room before and been held up and scratching my head, it turned out well - but had I seen this vid before it would have taken a fraction of the time. Thanks.

  • @cornishbeaver
    @cornishbeaver 7 місяців тому +1

    Excellent delivery making it look more approachable, off to do 4 rooms and a hallway this weekend

  • @randomstoragespace
    @randomstoragespace 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks. Helpful video!

  • @jamiedoyle7625
    @jamiedoyle7625 9 місяців тому +2

    Awesome, no messing around , appreciate this 👍

  • @riddirahman2346
    @riddirahman2346 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice job! Been doing laminate flooring for a few years now and watching you fit this without knee pads hurts my knees. 😂

  • @RandomDudeFromSomewhere
    @RandomDudeFromSomewhere 9 місяців тому +1

    This was so helpful, thank you!!!!

  • @YouKnowWhereYouAre
    @YouKnowWhereYouAre 10 місяців тому +2

    Been an absolute age since I last layed laminate but def appreciate the tips from your vid. Looking forward to getting my home office completed with the new laminate I've picked up.
    Cheers :)

  • @Tommy_Iron
    @Tommy_Iron 5 днів тому +1

    You made is easy to understand, very informative, thank you for this video 👍

  • @jonb8241
    @jonb8241 7 місяців тому +2

    Probably the cleanest explanation on UA-cam 👊👍

  • @blueones1000
    @blueones1000 3 місяці тому +1

    That is excellent work fella. Thank you very much. 👍🏽

  • @johnmcnamara4846
    @johnmcnamara4846 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks, a down to earth video.

  • @WildGoose7
    @WildGoose7 Місяць тому +1

    Best how to vid I’ve seen yet. Perfect

  • @benholden4882
    @benholden4882 4 місяці тому +1

    This is just brilliant! Makes the process really accessible for someone who hasn't done this before. Thanks buddy.

  • @Superheadless
    @Superheadless 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video guys thanks! 👌🏼

  • @zeldagoblin
    @zeldagoblin 5 місяців тому +1

    You blokes are brilliant! I'm really confident about fitting my own laminate now. Subscribed.

  • @ellisctaylor74
    @ellisctaylor74 Рік тому +2

    That was really good. Lots of handy tips. Thanks.

  • @briansmith231
    @briansmith231 8 місяців тому +4

    Brilliant video, you have really covered all the gotcha's. Thanks so much for all the useful information it is really helpful. I am now going to lay my first floor! Thanks guys.

  • @IntoTheWonderfu11
    @IntoTheWonderfu11 2 місяці тому +1

    Great clear to follow video, well done guys.

  • @buzzinabout4699
    @buzzinabout4699 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video! I’ve been following it whilst doing my lounge and it’s going great. But I’m about to run into an issue, there are two doorframes that I’ve undercut and they’re both on the same opposing row as each other. Any tips on fitting the last piece under the door jam??

  • @dfros1957
    @dfros1957 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank so so much. Great instructions. This will help me so much. You guys are great teachers.

  • @martinkidman411
    @martinkidman411 7 місяців тому

    Great video, having a go doing my own when it turns up in a couple of weeks :D However, I've seen some people suggest a space between the underlay panels of 5mm? What's your opinion on this? Would be cool if you had any suggestions on the best under lay too. So many options! (I think I prefer the fibre panels).

  • @colinmartin6804
    @colinmartin6804 7 місяців тому +1

    Watched other videos but lads yours is a cut above the rest the way you explain the principles and your experience in laying the products is easy to understand thankyou oh so much regards from Budgewoi Australia 🇦🇺

  • @seanphillips24
    @seanphillips24 4 місяці тому +1

    Very well explained. Thank you 👍

  • @elaineburkinshaw3762
    @elaineburkinshaw3762 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant so glad you did this video I now know where to start doing my hallway ❤🎉🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @JohnJesus
    @JohnJesus 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing, thanks!!

  • @Dedubya-
    @Dedubya- 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for info, helped me lay a half decent floor down.

  • @DeeTee79
    @DeeTee79 9 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful lads. Cheers

  • @AbdulRahman-jc6ci
    @AbdulRahman-jc6ci 8 місяців тому +1

    What can I say guys ???
    Honestly beautiful video all the best keep the great work up 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

  • @chrissy212e
    @chrissy212e 4 місяці тому

    Very easy to follow tutorial with loads of handy tips. 👏. Many thanks 😊

  • @3rdtonefromthesun
    @3rdtonefromthesun 6 місяців тому +1

    The best video I've seen so far with so many handy tips.

  • @samirakhan7617
    @samirakhan7617 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. I almost gave up this video really helped me.

  • @BlindZombee
    @BlindZombee 2 місяці тому +1

    Underlay tips really useful, I’d take ages with that trying to be neat

  • @michaelfitzgerald3123
    @michaelfitzgerald3123 8 місяців тому +1

    cheers lads ave got my first laminate to fit as a apprentice, this is gona help a ton

  • @robbiemulholland8412
    @robbiemulholland8412 5 місяців тому +1

    Well described guys great job...💯

  • @ozosbourn
    @ozosbourn Рік тому +2

    Always nice to learn new methods Thankyou mate

  • @johnhull2288
    @johnhull2288 7 місяців тому +1

    Very helpful cheers lads 👍

  • @StarsoftheStreets
    @StarsoftheStreets 2 місяці тому

    Great video guys, thanks a lot!

  • @carlcastro7998
    @carlcastro7998 9 місяців тому +2

    This is the best video to watch if you want to do laminate flooring. Simple and direct, nice

  • @Jake13080
    @Jake13080 2 місяці тому

    Great video lads, well explained , cheers

  • @rajshu6408
    @rajshu6408 9 місяців тому +1

    Best tutorial video on laying laminate flooring. I've subscribed and thankyou.

  • @BlindZombee
    @BlindZombee 2 місяці тому +1

    Harry Kane does a great job moonlighting as a floor layer

  • @lawnman1.039
    @lawnman1.039 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your video i learn how to install my floors from your video thanks again you ROCK

  • @justinrowe3346
    @justinrowe3346 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tips 👍

  • @opendmind65
    @opendmind65 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks. Brilliant instructions.

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for watching, we hope it was helpful for you.

  • @timdaly8057
    @timdaly8057 3 місяці тому

    Excellent video, very professional and so easy to understand. Well done guys , keep up the great videos !

  • @Dilligaf777
    @Dilligaf777 3 місяці тому +1

    Excellent walkthrough, thank you.

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching, hope you have a good day.

  • @peterstabler2321
    @peterstabler2321 3 місяці тому +1

    Good stuff Cockney boys - thankyou!

  • @tahir_ahmad
    @tahir_ahmad 6 місяців тому +1

    Damn this was so helpful. Thanks fellas

  • @pd9935
    @pd9935 День тому

    Best video ever

  • @ismaelidrissi5036
    @ismaelidrissi5036 5 місяців тому +1

    top man sick video bro im just starting my own flooring company you thought me now i can go make money!!!! :) lets get that bread!!!!

  • @mindfuc
    @mindfuc 10 місяців тому +1

    Ha ahhaa I clicked like in the first 10 seconds...love it!

  • @JR-1983
    @JR-1983 6 місяців тому +2

    Much better with skirting off than that awful quadrant.

  • @paulattree4171
    @paulattree4171 9 місяців тому +1

    That's a good video I've learnt something new. Great.

  • @LennyMac7
    @LennyMac7 2 місяці тому

    We’ll done lads good vid

  • @BAD8official
    @BAD8official 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @kilcool01
    @kilcool01 6 місяців тому +1

    excellent

  • @user-gv9ht7vl7b
    @user-gv9ht7vl7b 5 місяців тому +1

    Weldon guys good job keep it up.

  • @ronnie3288
    @ronnie3288 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, you made that look easy thank you teacher 😊

  • @mikedziak2759
    @mikedziak2759 4 місяці тому +1

    Real nice !

  • @jamesappleton7502
    @jamesappleton7502 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks lads I'm in the building game but never do this kind of job and your video helped me out alot nice one for that ❤,im not the fastest yet but I managed to get one room done for 9am till 3pm room for improvement 👍 great vid and keep up the good work 💪😊

  • @MrVacuumCleaner
    @MrVacuumCleaner Рік тому +1

    Great Video Phil & Brad 👍🙂

  • @elaineburkinshaw9566
    @elaineburkinshaw9566 4 місяці тому +1

    How have u not seen this video, so informative absolutely ❤ for you guys so comical and helpful 😊

  • @svetlanagladkih4777
    @svetlanagladkih4777 5 місяців тому +1

    thanks

  • @jasonburden7999
    @jasonburden7999 5 місяців тому +1

    So glad that I've found your videos, I've been binge watching them all in preparation for renovating my own house. I do have a couple questions, what are the spacers/expansion for? Should small cuts at the threshold be avoided? And is it wise to have just two different lengths of laminate against one wall i.e. a brick pattern?
    Thank you guys and keep up the good work!

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks spacers are for expansion yes yes avoid where you can and joints should be random stagger 😊

  • @python3240
    @python3240 5 днів тому +1

    You mentioned underlay with moisture barrier for concrete floors - is this underlay covered with aluminum foil on one side? Does this aluminum foil cover need to face floor or be on top? Thank you.

  • @ShakzT
    @ShakzT 7 місяців тому +2

    Lads, honestly, smashed it with the explanation. Keep up the good work.
    I’m a fair newbie to DIY handyman type work for the last 2/3 years (acoustic insulation, carpeting, noggins etc.) - so just diversifying my skills.
    3 quick questions:
    1. Couldn’t you in theory use the laminate cutter instead of a Jigsaw for the initial piece you did? Guess you’re gonna need a jigsaw for door frames anyway!
    2. I didn’t quite get the point around 9:02 about “tiny cuts at either end”? What’s the point in making those markings? As in, average room you’re most liking having to cut down the width of a laminate before you reach end wall?
    3. Is the “10mm” expansion from the wall standard? For skirting boards etc. to cover after? I imagine a spacer is 10mm by default then?
    Thanks

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  7 місяців тому

      Thanks much appreciated
      1 yes you can
      2 basically we want to avoid any bits under 50mm so we plan out ahead of time
      3 all depends on the brand they vary from 5-10mm usually spacers are available in any size 😊

  • @bobpeters5615
    @bobpeters5615 11 місяців тому +3

    I have seen it recommended to lay the first three rows to get everything locked together, before cutting the end bits. Just to make sure the it's all square. But thanks for posting a very good tutorial.

  • @barryhunt6252
    @barryhunt6252 3 місяці тому

    Would you recommend running some PVA on the clips when joining the boards to reduce swelling when washing the floor?
    Thanks for the video 👍

  • @HumanWritesRodBerg
    @HumanWritesRodBerg 4 місяці тому +3

    Never hammer the front.....use an end piece connected to it.

  • @paulcullum1473
    @paulcullum1473 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video lads 👍

  • @AvengeMySeven
    @AvengeMySeven 10 місяців тому +2

    Such a great video as always thank you! Do you have any advice or recommendations for joining laminate between two rooms? I want it flowing between living room and hallway. Would you have a flooring strip and separate between the two rooms or keep it flush throughout? And keep the pattern direction facing the same way?

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  10 місяців тому

      We run ours through but it’s is recommended by manufactures to have thresholds between rooms so it’s at your own risk of course 😊

    • @errornotfound4004
      @errornotfound4004 10 місяців тому

      110% do not separate. Have them as 1 whole piece.
      Thank me later.

  • @0727150000
    @0727150000 10 місяців тому +1

    lovely work gents

  • @ventsislavkostov3466
    @ventsislavkostov3466 3 місяці тому

    Should I do the expanding gaps between each underly bord and expanding gap from the wall mate thanks

  • @joebloggs3629
    @joebloggs3629 9 місяців тому +2

    I always put a number on the back of the board and the corresponding number on the underlay, should i ever need to rip the flooring up for a leak and then it can go back down as it was installed originally 👍

  • @jamescassidy9417
    @jamescassidy9417 Місяць тому

    How's it going mate, Love the video!! I have a question, please. When checking to see your not left with a tiny bit of floor on either side of the wall (around 9:25 you explain this point), what if you are left with a tiny strip of flooring? How do we over come this? Cheers

  • @travellingone8149
    @travellingone8149 Рік тому +1

    if you have a old floorboard and its uneven would you recommend putting down some 6mm ply or sometihng like that and then the fibreboard? Great video time to do some flooring 👍

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  Рік тому

      Yh floor needs to be relatively flat 😊 and thanks 😁

  • @myleneannefox3601
    @myleneannefox3601 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi guys awesome video though im not a handy man coz km a woman hehehe just a quick question where did u purchase your underlay material? My pipe burst and so my laminate floors were ruin have patches of floor and rubber just to get us by. But your video is thorough and very informative i would like to try to do it myself just for the time being as have canvass to install one way over my budget which i dont have that money. Thanks for this ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ronniemcguire
    @ronniemcguire 5 місяців тому +1

    Best video by far and Ive watched a view before I do my floor, can I ask, my laminate is 12mm and intend using 5 mm fibre board underlay but cannot find a suitable sized threshold strip to the landing carpet, they all dont seem deep,enough for the laminate and underlay, or advise me please

    • @homeimprovements
      @homeimprovements  5 місяців тому +1

      A typical z bar will work as you can tip them 😊👏🏼

  • @adriandeb2710
    @adriandeb2710 Місяць тому

    Great video. Very helpfull

  • @arifn6179
    @arifn6179 6 місяців тому +1

    @the home improvements
    What is the best way to laminate the area around bay windows?

  • @feign1337
    @feign1337 2 місяці тому

    Hello - I’m looking to do the same. Do I need to lay down a Damp Proof Membrane paint before the fibre boards on my concrete floor? I notice you guys haven’t in this so not sure if it’s an issue or not.

  • @leeaw9699
    @leeaw9699 Рік тому +4

    You guys are pretty good but can you do a lawn restoration? 😝

  • @wbhagan2724
    @wbhagan2724 8 місяців тому +1

    Dammmmm thats an amazing video :) Thank you guys