Install Laminate On Sloped Floor

Now that i have decided not to go with ceramic tiles on my floor i have another question.

Install laminate on sloped floor.

Home depot says i can but i think that it may not be possible. As i mentioned previously the floor in my kitchen is sloped about 1 1 4 a continuous slope from one end to the other. Floating floors tend to walk in the direction of the down slope and separate at the perpendicular joints. Laminate flooring on an uneven subfloor can cause problems and needs to be addressed.

Open the boxes of laminate flooring and lay them flat in an adjacent room to become accustomed to the. It s a bit confusing but a flat floor can still be slightly out of level and still create a good foundation for a long lasting floor installation. Really touchy floors as far as installation goes. Slide the first two rows into their final position and repeat steps 5 and 6 above using the same alternating plank technique to complete the process.

Most diyers can complete laminate floor installation in one day. When installing a floating laminate floor you don t need to use any adhesive nails or staples. We were hoping to be able to put laminate flooring going through the dining room and front room basically one large room with folding doors in the middle however there is a slight slope coming down from the kitchen into the dining room again no door its quite open plan. Easy to install tongue and groove planks add architectural interest to a vaulted ceiling.

Laminate and slopes do not mix well. Can laminate flooring be put on floor with a slight slope. Installing laminate flooring is a project that the average do it yourselfer can manage easily. You are describing 1 humps and dips.

As you would when laying a hardwood floor. Use a miter saw to cut the planks to length. The floor can have an unlevel subfloor and still have a base for a nice laminate floor. In fact laminate flooring can be installed in almost every room in your home including kitchens since it doesn t have to be glued down and doesn t involve grout or mortar.

Do you think that i can put laminate flooring in. Installing a laminate wood ceiling. All it takes to gap laminate floors is a 1 4 hump and a bit of traffic.