Laminate flooring is becoming more popular. These products are not only suitable for kitchens and halls but also any other room in the house. It is easy to lay laminate, but some floors require special care.
Concrete floors are common in many houses. They are durable, but can be cold and allow moisture to penetrate. To ensure a successful install, you will need to prepare the concrete before installing laminate wood flooring. When you require Concrete Cheltenham, contact monstermixconcrete.co.uk/concrete-cheltenham
Guarding against moisture
Concrete may seem impenetrable but moisture can pass through. This is something you should check before installing a laminate flooring. After allowing new concrete floors to cure for at least 30 days, you can use a moisture meter to check the level of moisture. A reading of 4.5 per cent or more may indicate that the floor is not suitable for laminate. Even if you get a low moisture reading, it is still wise to install a thick plastic vapour barrier to stop moisture from penetrating the concrete and into the flooring.
Surface preparation
If you want laminate flooring to stay flat, it must be installed on a level surface. Otherwise the joints will separate and crack. To ensure the levelness of your floor, you will need to fill in any low spots, chips or cracks. After the filler is dry and you have levelled your floor, vacuum and sweep it to ensure that there are no dust particles.
You can add padding to your laminate flooring to make it more comfortable. This is done by adding the padding between the vapour barrier or concrete.
If you want to install laminate on concrete steps, the material must be glued. Make sure that the surface is dry and clean before you begin. Do not use vapour barriers or padding for steps. Stick down the laminate with a good adhesive.
