Laminate is traditionally in great demandpopularity because its performance characteristics are simply excellent. is not a difficult matter, if you follow the recommendations of specialists, then everything can be done with your own hands. Such a procedure can be carried out in different ways, but the most reliable and practical is traditionally considered to be laying laminate with glue. To do this, you need tools such as:
Scheme of the laminate board structure.
The advantages and disadvantages of stacking with glue
This method has both undoubted advantages and very significant disadvantages. If we talk about the advantages, they are as follows:
Laying laminate on glue will extend the life of the floor for several years, unlike the locking method of laying. Now, regarding the disadvantages:
To lay laminate flooring on glue, you need tothe choice of the latter should be taken very seriously, since the quality of the work largely depends on it. Today, waterproof glue is widely available in construction stores, which is excellent for this. If you use another glue for this purpose, this may cause the joints to swell and the attractive appearance of the flooring will be hopelessly spoiled. Water-based glue (especially PVA) should never be used. Before applying the adhesive, be sure to read the instructions. Particular attention should be paid to the amount of glue that is needed; excess should be removed carefully. Return to contents</a>
How is laminate laid?
The base for the coating must bedry, even and hard. In order to assess the evenness of the covering, it is necessary to take into account the size of the gap between the floor surface and the 2 m long slat. If the floor is uneven, it must be carefully leveled. The elements of the laminated floor must be glued together, for this purpose, tongue and groove structures should be used.
Thanks to the glue applied to the ends of the boardlaminate, after finishing the work the joints will not be visible. You should start laying along the wall in the direction of light. Then you need to leave at least a 10 mm gap along the walls, for this you need to use spacer wedges. In this regard, the presence of gaps is a prerequisite, since laminate is a hygroscopic material (that is, it absorbs moisture well). And as for the size, it can change depending on the temperature and humidity characteristics in the room. It is best to use scraps of plates that are 40 cm long during the laying process. The glue should be as follows: the first row with the groove to the wall, and the second should start from the cut part of the first row. The first 3 rows should be checked (a ruler and cord are used for this), they should first be laid dry without glue. If everything is in order, then the first 3 rows of laminate should be glued in the most careful way, while all joints should be accurate and straight. This stage should be treated with special attention, as the quality of the laminate flooring depends on it. Return to contents</a>
Useful recommendations
Once a certain area has been laid out,Time is needed (at least 2 hours) for the glue to dry completely, then the installation process can be continued. An element of the appropriate length should be sawed off from the last row. This should be done so that a gap remains, then the connection with the previous row is made, for this you need to use a special device. In order for everything to be reliable, spacer wedges should be inserted between the floor and the wall. Gaps must be made in doorways, they should also be near the walls and at the joints with other types of floors. If the length of the walls in the room exceeds 6 m, and the width is 5 m, then the sum of the allowances should be at least 15 mm. If the walls in the room are longer than 10 m, and the width exceeds 8 m, then you need to take care of additional gaps. Then such gaps can be closed with a special profile. After the glue has completely dried (and this can take 12 hours), you can pull out the support wedges. Floors laid in this way can be used within 24 hours after laying. So everything can be done without much difficulty.
