The Best Pull Bar for Laminate Floors

Grip

• The section that grips onto your laminate board should be wide and long. If it isn't, it could rise up when you're knocking your boards into place. This will cause damage to your flooring, particularly if your pull bar has sharp edges that could scratch the surface of your planks. Professional pull bars feature a wide rounded grip that slots in between your wall and the last board in your row.

Striking Area

• Look for a pull bar with a large striking area. Bars with smaller striking areas are harder to hit, particularly if your bar is short. It's best to choose a bar that has a striking block as opposed to one that's bent at one end to form a striking area.

Length

• When it comes to pull bars, the longer the better. The shorter your bar is, the closer it will be to your wall when you're knocking your boards into place. This will give you less room to maneuver your hammer, which could result in damage to your walls if you slip up.

Other Dimensions

• The grip area of your bar needs to be strong enough to withstand the pressure of being struck into place, but thin enough to fit comfortably in the gap between your flooring and your wall. Cheaper bars often have a thick grip area that is too large for some expansion gaps. It's worth spending a few extra dollars on a professional pull bar. Using a cheaper product could result in damage to your flooring.