Series 8mm Grey Oak V Groove Laminate Flooring Installation Guide
Laminate floors are the most popular choice of wood flooring due to the fact the are very easy to install, can be installed in all areas of the house (except wet rooms) and are suitable for use over any type of subfloor including under floor heating.
Click system floating installation is the most common and DIY friendly installation method because it is the easiest and the fastest to do, can be installed over any type of subfloor and it does not require any special skills or prior experience in installing floors as the floors just clicks together with no need for any glue.
All floating flooring installations must use an approved underlay. Over a concrete subfloor you will need to use a underlay which has a built in vapour barrier like Cushion Plus White Underlay, while over a wooden subfloor you can use the Cushion Standard White Underlay. For installations over under floor heating we recommend using Cushion Heat Flow underlay. Superior underlays like Cushion Ultra Silver Underlay and Cushion Premium Black Underlay can be used to give better support to your new flooring which prolongs the life and also aids during installation by removing some minor imperfections from the sub-floor. Also for improved noise reduction we recommend the Cushion Acoustic Pro Underlay, bringing peace and quiet to the room.
Each board has a click profile on all four sides to join the boards together simply insert the tongue into the groove at a high angle and then push them down; the boards will then click together.
You will need to leave a 10mm expansion gap around the perimeter of the room. To maintain this gap during installation spacers are provided in the installation kits (purchased separately).
After you have installed the floor you can cover this expansion gap with scotia / beading or you can replace you old skirting boards with new ones, this gives a much more professional finish. The 10mm expansion gap also needs to be left in doorways where the floor follows through from one room to another; we have a full range of door profiles available to match your floor.
The above is a brief guideline on the installation of engineered flooring; always refer to the manufactures installation guidelines contained within packs of the flooring or visit our Flooring Manufacture Installation Guides
If you require any further advice on installation then please call our technical department on 0845 263 6586, e-mail us on info@ukflooringdirect.co.uk or click the Live Help Button at the top of the page.
Series 8mm Grey Oak V Groove Laminate Flooring Maintenance Guide
Laminate Flooring is extremely hygienic and easy to keep clean. Here are our recommendations to keep your Laminate Flooring looking beautiful for many years.
Routine cleaning requires just vacuuming, dusting with a clean, dry cloth, or a damp mop to prevent loose dirt or grit from scratching your floor's finish. Use non-staining walk-off mats by the entrance of all outside doorways. Use a damp mop to remove footmarks and most stubborn dirt. Always be sure that your mop has been thoroughly wrung out.
- Never wet mop, or use excessive amounts of water on your laminate floor.
- Never use scouring substances, abrasive cleaners, paste waxes or any floor polishes on your Laminate Floor.
- Marks and stubborn stains can easily be removed with Acetone nail polish remover or other mild solvents containing alcohol.
- Felt pads should be affixed to the base of all furniture legs and drip trays should be placed underneath any planted pots.
- Movable furniture should be fitted with wide, rubber rollers.
- The use of "soap-free" cleaners on a regular basis is all you need to do to keep your floor looking beautiful for many years.
- Use protective mats at exterior entrances and in heavy traffic areas
We recommend that you purchase a maintenance kit with your order of laminate flooring from our range of laminate flooring accessories.
Customer reviews
AA, Woodford Green
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Date added: Sunday 14, April, 2013
Fantastic flooring, have it in my living room and dinning room.gives a lovely modern look.
HJ, Royston
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Date added: Saturday 13, April, 2013
Good product.
BB, West Bromwich
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Date added: Saturday 13, April, 2013
Lovely colour and quality. My son wants this for his bedroom but is also looking at other options because of the noise levels. Will definitely go for 8mm.
ST, Clitheroe
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Date added: Sunday 07, April, 2013
Excellent quality
JS, Leicester
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Date added: Thursday 04, April, 2013
Quality very good for the price.\n\nThis was our 2nd order in the last 6 months as we were pleased with the service we received the first time
TW, Coalville
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Date added: Tuesday 05, March, 2013
Middle of the road flooring, would consider if the budget couldn't stretch to the more expensive Gloss Grey Oak Laminate Flooring.
AW, Oswestry
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Date added: Wednesday 20, February, 2013
To date I have only seen a Free Sample but it appears to be very good
TB, London
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Date added: Thursday 14, February, 2013
Great quality. Wish it was a but thicker.
JS, Leicester
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Date added: Friday 21, December, 2012
Nice quality and looks really rich in my new kitchen. Also easy to lay
JD, London
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Date added: Wednesday 28, November, 2012
Brilliant
TG, London
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Date added: Saturday 24, November, 2012
we are fitting the flooring throughout the ground floor and think it will bring a clean, modern look to our home
TL, Colchester
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Date added: Tuesday 06, November, 2012
excellent, good quality,
JM, Glasgow
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Date added: Thursday 25, October, 2012
Hoping to get this for throughout my home - looking forward to it all being done
RF, Ely
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Date added: Thursday 27, September, 2012
Nice but not what i'm looking for
JG, Northwood
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Date added: Thursday 20, September, 2012
as above
CR, Bromley
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Date added: Tuesday 18, September, 2012
looks really nice
MH, Horsham
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Date added: Friday 14, September, 2012
samples for my extension, i love it husband not so keen
SH, Stevenage
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Date added: Sunday 09, September, 2012
The quality of the flooring is excellent, and would definitely recommend this flooring website to my friends.
JN, West Midlands
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Date added: Tuesday 04, September, 2012
Fine but undecided
AG, Hampton
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Date added: Saturday 01, September, 2012
I have yet to order this product
CJ, Aberdeen
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Date added: Saturday 01, September, 2012
Excallant quality, have used it in lounge, hall n kitchen, would reccomenfd to family and friends.
JE, Broadstairs
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Date added: Monday 27, August, 2012
Not the right colour for me, it was much darker than the picture showed but good quality flooring still.
JV, Manchester
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Date added: Wednesday 22, August, 2012
Great
HM, Harrogate
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Date added: Sunday 19, August, 2012
great quality flooring
MO, Thatcham
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Date added: Thursday 16, August, 2012
Concervatory floor
ML, Altrincham
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Date added: Wednesday 15, August, 2012
very nice floor for the lounge and even sent instructions how to fit via email after stated i would be fitting myself excellent service.
SW, Glasgow
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Date added: Thursday 26, July, 2012
solid and hardwearing
RN, Glasgow
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Date added: Wednesday 25, July, 2012
Not for us
BG, Reading
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Date added: Friday 13, July, 2012
Great quality\nCan be used in most area around the house
MC, Glasgow
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Date added: Thursday 12, July, 2012
Good quality
JC, Wallasey
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Date added: Wednesday 11, July, 2012
I am not using this and did not like the colour at all.
PL, Rochdale
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Date added: Thursday 05, July, 2012
good quality and value with a modern feel and look.
SB, Kenley
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Date added: Tuesday 03, July, 2012
Excellent value for money though a little dark for an already dark kitchen.
EH, Manchester
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Date added: Saturday 30, June, 2012
IN MY LOUNGE
RK, Birmingham
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Date added: Thursday 28, June, 2012
This colour seems pretty nice however I am going for a slightly darker shade. Would still recommend it to friends though!
CJ, Aberdeen
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Date added: Thursday 28, June, 2012
The sample sent was a fab colour infact although it was'nt the colour expected, but infact better Im doing my lounge out and it matches perfect with deco n furniture, so will be placing an order when ready, I wil recommend you to family and friends
MS, Alloa
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Date added: Tuesday 26, June, 2012
Great quality flooring and colour was just what i wanted that I was not able to get in the shops. Delivery service was on time with what time i had been told they woud arrive.
KI, basildon
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Date added: Sunday 24, June, 2012
Good flooring
SE, Bristol
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Date added: Saturday 23, June, 2012
Didn't like colour but well made and seems robust
FC, Westerham
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Date added: Friday 22, June, 2012
Great
RZ, Manchester
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Date added: Monday 18, June, 2012
good product, colour not exactly what i wanted but very close to the pic on the website
TB, Fraserburgh
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Date added: Sunday 17, June, 2012
I have chose this for throughout our kitchen living area and hallway as it is so good.
AB, pontefract
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Date added: Friday 15, June, 2012
not applicable
BS, London
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Date added: Thursday 10, May, 2012
I am looking for a floor for a commercial space, the sample I received looks great and compering to other website the price is really good. We have't decided yet which floor we are going to choose but we will def go with this company
SM, Poole
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Date added: Tuesday 01, May, 2012
Colour did Not suit room.
RB, Wolverhampton
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Date added: Wednesday 25, April, 2012
Good quality
HC, Olney
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Date added: Tuesday 10, April, 2012
Very grey, perhaps slightly unnaturally so but would really suit the right room.
SB, Cheltenham
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Date added: Thursday 05, April, 2012
Good quality
HG, Durham
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Date added: Monday 02, April, 2012
Sample of good quality
YC, London
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Date added: Friday 30, March, 2012
This product was exactly what we were after. Good quality or the price and the perfect colour for us
LH, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Date added: Friday 30, March, 2012
the flooring is excellent quality and the colour is fab. it was very easy to lay as the cut on them was done to a good standard
AJ, North Shields
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Date added: Thursday 22, March, 2012
I ordered sample for daughters attic room which covers a large area, happy with the colour and quality for the price. just can't make my mind up on which one i want
SM, Redruth
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Date added: Thursday 22, March, 2012
Superb for the price