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How to Lay Laminate in an L-Shaped Room

Laminate flooring is among the top options for do-it-yourself types and homeowners looking for an affordable, durable, long-lasting and good-looking floor. Made to mimic the look of natural wood, stone or other materials, laminate is more durable against scratches and other damage than some other products. When laying laminate, the ideal direction is to lay parallel to light flowing into the room, such as from a window. With an L-shaped room, you can still follow this principle. If light is not a primary concern or if you have windows on different walls, lay the flooring parallel to the longest wall.

Things You'll Need

  • Subfloor leveler
  • Underlayment
  • Laminate floor kit (includes tapping block and spacers)
  • Trim saw
  • Table saw or circular saw
  • Jig or hack saw
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Instructions

  1. Preparation

    • 1

      Prepare your room by removing wall trim or baseboards, leveling your subfloor and installing the underlayment over the subfloor. Cut the casing of the door just enough to clear the laminate.

    • 2

      Measure the width of the room and divide it by the width of the planks to ensure that the last row will be at least 2 inches wide. If it won't be, you'll need to rip the boards in the first row to make sure the boards in the last row are at least 2 inches wide.

    • 3

      Remove the tongue of the boards in the first row.

    Laying the Planks

    • 4

      Place a spacer between the first board and the starting wall.

    • 5

      Add the second board, connecting to the short side of the first board. Follow down the wall until the first row is complete. Cut the last board to fit.

    • 6

      Cut the first plank of the second row according to the instructions. Different manufacturers recommend a different stagger length for the rows; however, you may have a piece suitable for the recommended staggering length left over from the first row.

    • 7

      Attach the first board of the second row and work your way down.

    • 8

      Mark the board that will be on the corner of the "L" when you get to it and cut accordingly. More than likely, the boards will not line up perfectly so you won't need to cut a notch out of the board to fit around the corner.

    • 9

      Cut the other boards for the "corner" wall to be the same width as the first "corner" board (the board that fits around the corner).

    • 10

      Complete the room by installing the planks as you have in the rest of the room.

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