meon52 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2011 Hi.... Where can i buy laminate flooring...thought of diy... thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueFly 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2011 Actually laying the laminate strips seem quite straight forward. Problem is, you may not have the proper tools for the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hAPPy889 1 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Actually laying the laminate strips seem quite straight forward. Problem is, you may not have the proper tools for the job. Used to see a display in Ikea Tampines where they had the strips and tools. Don't see it anymore. Check with them. Think they have everything. The only problem is getting a good saw to cut the strips. The electrical ones won't be cheap. The hand saws might not work as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayster 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 <!--quoteo(post=622707:date=Mar 26 2011, 04:11 PM:name=BlueFly)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BlueFly @ Mar 26 2011, 04:11 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=622707"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Actually laying the laminate strips seem quite straight forward. Problem is, you may not have the proper tools for the job.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->Used to see a display in Ikea Tampines where they had the strips and tools. Don't see it anymore. Check with them. Think they have everything.The only problem is getting a good saw to cut the strips. The electrical ones won't be cheap. The hand saws might not work as well.I was looking at the guys doing my laminate flooring.. SEEM easy.. but i think, i rather pay them to do the job.. i think they had done a good job, and its important to choose the Form, even if you chose the thickest laminate.. (think 12mm is the thickest).. it give you more solid feel when you step on it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimz63251073 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 i watched youtube videos on laminate laying. Thought it was easy.wanted to DIY but distributor say they provide installation and if i DIY, no guarrantee on installation works. So i let them do it, it was a blessing.Mine was a old resale flat, walls and floor not straight. Imagine the difficulty in cutting the laminate? The difficulty in cutting to fit weird corners?Lucky they did it for me. If not it will be a nightmare for me.As for ikea laminates, check out their joints. Its lousy actually. U can easily get samples from laminate suppliers to compare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indira 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 I always thought that flooring is impossible job to do unless you are a handy man... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimz63251073 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 well, from the youtube video, it looks very easy for sure... haha.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RimBlock 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2011 I have laid laminate flooring and it is fairly simple for the most part.Linking rooms needs to be planned properly, cutting in to the wall needs to be done correctly with a space to allow for expansion and cutting along the boards when they meet the wall can be tricky whilst still maintaining the line of the boards so they look straight across the whole room (long side) rather than are going at an angle. You must remember to stagger the boards so the joins (short side) do not line up or it will weaken the floor. Don't forget to glue all the joints. Not using a power tool for cutting would be silly.Unless it is sill expensive, I would get the company to lay it. I did two small rooms and it too 2-3 days with my father who was a carpenter before retiring. When they laid floor for my EM it took a team of 5-6 people 2 days to do around 110sq mtrs and they worked well in to the night without my knowledge.RB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
