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Where to start a floating floorboard installationHow to lay floorboardsPrepare the surfaceLay the insulating baseStart with the master rowContinue with the assemblyCut the last board of the rowStart the next rowInstall the skirting boardTRUST OUR FLOATING FLOORBOARD INSTALLATION SERVICE IN MÁLAGAWhere should you start installing floating floorboards? Keep reading this article from Payresa, a company specialising in floorboards and parquet in Málaga, to find out how to start laying designer floating floorboards.
Where to start a floating floorboard installation
Floating floorboards are the most widely used flooring due to their easy installation and finish. It is a type of wood flooring available in a wide variety on the market. In addition to its easy installation and finish, it stands out for its resistance and durability.
Where should you start laying floating floorboards? This question is very common since several factors need to be taken into account during installation. It is usual to start the floating floorboard installation in the main room of the home, such as the dining room, entrance hall or main hallway, since these tend to be the first spaces seen upon entering. If it's a single-storey house with several rooms, installation usually starts in the main bedroom or the hallway, although this will depend on several factors and each job may have its own particularities.
It is common to start the floating floorboard installation along a main wall, and that first row is known as the "master row". The position of this master row can vary depending on the layout of the home, since the rest of the assembly will be carried out from it. That's why the position of the master row is very important in the floating floorboard installation.
It is essential that the main wall where the floating floorboard installation begins is parallel to the rest of the home's layout. If you start against a wall that is not at a right angle to the rest of the space, the assembly may end up misaligned and the floating floorboard pattern will not match the layout of the floor, which can be unattractive and even affect the functionality of the floor. Therefore, it is important to check the perpendicularity and parallelism of the wall before starting the installation.
How to lay floorboards
To find out where to start laying floating floorboards, we will explain the steps for laying floorboards.
Before doing anything, we recommend checking the manufacturer's instructions, as each brand has its own characteristics.
Prepare the surface
Before starting, make sure the floor is clean, level and dry. If necessary, clean and level the floor properly.
Lay the insulating base
Unroll the insulating base over the entire surface where the floating floorboards will be installed.
Start with the master row
Where should you start laying floating floorboards? It is generally advised to start laying it perpendicular to the wall where the window is located (in the direction of the light) so that, with sunlight, the room appears larger. This will also allow you to disguise possible errors.
Measure and mark a line parallel to the main wall at a distance of approximately 1 cm from it to leave room for the wood's expansion. Place the first board with its tongue facing away from the wall and use wedges to maintain a 1 cm gap from the wall.
Continue with the assembly
Fit the second board together with the first, using the spacer to maintain the gap and adjust with the tapping tool. Continue until the row is complete.
Cut the last board of the row
Measure and cut the remaining board with a jigsaw or mitre saw.
Start the next row
Use the leftover board cut from the previous row to start the next row, making sure the joint between the two rows is not on the same line.
And so, continue with the following rows.
Install the skirting board
Once the installation is finished, proceed to install the skirting board.
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