Jeff Ostroff shows you AZ all you need to know on how to install laminate flooring as a DIY beginner, just like the pros. You will learn everything in this laminate floor installation video from how to prepare and repair the wood subfloor, to selfleveling the floor before installing the laminate flooring planks. You will also learn about installing acoustical underlayments, laminate flooring plank rookie mistakes, layout errors, and quick tips for baseboards.

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Links to products shown in this laminate flooring installation video:

Diablo PERGO Blade 12 in. x 16Tooth Saw Blade: https://homedepot.sjv.io/jr3dPv
Diablo PERGO Blade 10 in. x 16Tooth Saw Blade: https://homedepot.sjv.io/GmB9ar
NAACOO Heavy Big Tapping Block for Plank Flooring: https://amzn.to/3OVCgfD
Bessey AV2 Adjustable Flooring Edge Spacing Tool 2Pack (8 Spacers) https://amzn.to/42UFEx5
Bob Smith Industries BSI157H superglue kit for baseboard corners: https://amzn.to/3SLRvZS
General Tools Digital Moisture Meter: https://homedepot.sjv.io/anmdbb
Pergo Defense+ Antique Linen Hickory 14 mm T x 6.1 in. W Waterproof Laminate Wood Flooring: https://homedepot.sjv.io/6e9Z3V
Eco Cork Foam Waterproof Premium Plus Underlayment: https://homedepot.sjv.io/vN3dGO
QEP 2 ft. x 3 ft. Cork Sound Dampening Underlayment Sheets (5Pack): https://homedepot.sjv.io/k03dDn
Roberts 7250 Cork Underlayment Adhesive: https://homedepot.sjv.io/jr3936
QEP 16 oz. Pro White Rubber Floor Mallet: https:// homedepot.sjv.io/KjL5kn
Dap Dynaflex 230 Caulk Premium Elastomeric Exterior/Interior Window, Door and Trim Sealant https://homedepot.sjv.io/0Z7v6P

00:00 Introduction to laminate flooring install
00:20 Preparing and repairing the wood subfloor
02:51 Locate dips in sub floor and pour selfleveler
08:08 Measure subfloor moisture it must be 12% or lower
08:18 Adding the sound suppression underlayment
11:04 Choosing the correct blade to cut laminate flooring
11:41 Decide in which direction the laminate floor planks will run
12:09 Cutting the door jambs for laminate planks to slide under
13:26 Deciding the layout and 1st and last row widths
15:33 Laminate Floor installation starts here
17:36 Using Bessey spacers instead of black wedges
18:50 Best tapping block to use
19:39 Strategy on laminate plank layout and staggering rows
21:50 Laminate flooring pattern mistakes to avoid
23:45 More tips for laminate flooring installation
24:38 Tips to find studs for installing new baseboards
25:19 Tips for getting perfect 90degree baseboard corners
28:01 Caulking the baseboards
28:46 Final laminate floor installation and door transitions