Do It Yourself: Installing Pergo Laminate Floors - 2
Make sure the edges of the barrier overlap at least 8 inches. This moisture barrier is required even if the concrete is covered with other flooring such as ceramic tile or vinyl. If the moisture level is over 4.5%, Pergo laminate flooring should not be installed in that area.
C. Other subflooring
If vinyl, ceramic tile, linoleum or resilient tiles are already on the floor, they do not need to be removed as long as they are smooth and in good condition. However, if they are over a concrete subfloor, you must remember to use the moisture barrier discussed in the section about concrete subfloors.
3. Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry room Installation
If the Pergo laminate flooring is installed in the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room, special considerations will have to be taken because of the increased chance of exposure to moisture.
Kitchen-The cabinets in the kitchen should be installed before laying the Pergo
laminate flooring. However, if the cabinets will not be attached to the flooring but to the wall, they can be installed afterwards. If an island needs to be secured to the subfloor, leave the 1/4' expansion space that is required around all edges around the screws and bolts. In the expansion areas subject to moisture exposure, such as in front of the sink, dishwasher, and refrigerator, you will need to fill with Pergo Sealant or a flexible silicone that is 100% mildew-resistant. This will keep water from getting under the planks.
Bathroom-Since this is a high moisture room, the sealant mentioned in the kitchen section must be used around ALL expansion areas. This includes around fixtures, pipes, walls, and doorway transitions. It is important that any water spilled on the flooring should not remain there more than 30 minutes.
Laundry Room-Just like bathrooms, the laundry room is exposed to high levels of moisture; therefore, ALL expansion areas have to be sealed with the mildew-resistant sealant, including the doorway transitions and wall areas.
4. Pergo Moldings
Pergo provides 4 different moldings for transitions. These moldings will come in matching colors to the selected Pergo laminate flooring. You will need to plan ahead of time by counting and measuring each transition area so that you will know how many and what type of moldings to purchase.
The T-molding joins the Pergo laminate flooring in doorways that are four feet or less wide. These will join two areas of Pergo floors together. If the floored area is 66 feet or more in length or width, a T-molding will be needed in order to provide the needed expansion space.
End molding is used to end the floor at exterior doorways, raised hearths, and fixtures such as tubs or shower basins.
Hard surface reducer moldings provide a transition between the Pergo floor to a hard surface that is lower than the Pergo floor such as vinyl, tile or wood.
Carpet transition moldings are strips used in places where the Pergo floor will meet carpet.
Pergo laminate floors will have specific instructions for installation included with the particular type that you choose. Make sure to familiarize yourself with these general guidelines and those specific instructions before beginning your installation project.
After reading about installing pergo laminate floors, we hope that you will visit the rest of our site for your flooring needs. If you are looking for more information and cannot find it, send us an email and let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you with all of your laminate flooring needs.
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