If you are considering replacing your old flooring with a Pergo floor, there is nothing that should hold you back! In fact, Pergo flooring is constructed with a special unique “tongue and groove” system that ensures an easy installation for those that are installing flooring for the first time! Also, if you have any questions about the flooring or getting it professionally installed, the retailer will be able to help you.
Before doing anything, you will need to figure out what you need as well as how much of everything you need; such as flooring and the accessories. You will definitely want to use a calculator or a professional to determine the exact amounts to purchase. If you decide that you are going to install the flooring yourself, all the items that you’ll need for the flooring should be available when/where you buy the flooring. That is why people consider Pergo not only a floor, but as a complete flooring system.
When getting all the supplies for the floor, you will find that there are things that will make the installation easier. Some of the things are: 1. The Pergo Glue; which you will need to use otherwise the Pergo warranty will not be valid. 2. An Installation Kit; which will include a tapping block and spacers to make sure the joints are tight. 3. A Pull bar; which will help make a tight fit in that areas that are difficult to reach/ 4. Under-layments’ which will even out all the irregularities in the sub flooring as well as provide a sound and heat insulation. 5. Floor Clamps; which will make the installation process easier and will make the finished floor stronger. 6. Pergo Sealant; which will secure all the gaps between the wall and the floor; making sure there is a maximum moisture resistance. 7. Pergo Putty; which will help mends any kind of damage that may occur to the floor when installing. 8. Installation Straps; which will simplify the installation process, but are not required.
Before installing a Pergo floor, you will need to know a few different things. In fact, some of those things that you should know are 1) Pergo floors are made for indoor use only, 2) it must be installed as only a floating floor, and 3) it must not be fixed to a sub-floor.
When installing the laminate flooring, you will want to take into consideration the degree of the floor movement to the walls, stairs, pipes and any other objects that changed with the humidity and temperatures. In fact, the expansion distance is ” in normal weather; as it is very important when doing corners, openings and angles for doorways and arches.
Another thing that you must do to achieve the best product is to allow the Pergo products to sit in the carton they came in for at least 48 hours; in the room that they will be installed. While the product is being installed, the humidity should be between 30-90%, as well as the temperature should be stable and within 15F of the normal room temperature.
Once you have gotten all the things you need, as well as allowing the boards to sit the proper amount of time required, you may begin to install them! However, Pergo flooring should be installed over other Pergo products; such as Pergo underlayment, foam and whisperwalk. Good luck!
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