How to Glue Laminated Joints

Laminate flooring is sturdy and less difficult to clean than carpeting. It is also relatively simple to put together yourself. Many laminates no longer require gluing the joints together because of improvements in interlocking joints. However, glue does help to seal the joints, which can prevent liquid spills from seeping in between the laminate seams. The process requires a laminate glue formulated for laminate. The laminate glue is available from the flooring manufacturer and home improvement centers.

Laminate glue
Damp rag

Instructions

- 1
  Cut and lay a 4-foot wide section of laminate planks according to the flooring manufacturers instructions. If you have planks that require strap clamps, this is enough to clamp together at one time.
- 2
  Place a bead of laminate glue across the top of the tongue side of each plank. The tongue section is the protruding side of the plank. The groove side of one plank should face the tongue side of the preceding plank.
- 3
  Press the tongue side of one plank into the groove side of the next plank. The planks usually lock into place. Continue the gluing and connecting process for all the planks in the group.
- 4
  Wipe up any glue that seeps above the seam between the planks with a damp cloth. If using strap clamps, attach the clamps and tighten the strap. This usually results in some more glue seeping. Use the damp rag to remove the extra glue.

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