Things You'll Need:
- Broom
- Dustpan
- Foam underlayment
- Utility knife
- Masking tape
- Spacer
- Power saw
- Base trim
- Finishing nails
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Step 1
Sweep the floor and remove any dirt and debris before you begin the slate laminated flooring installation.
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Step 2
Unroll the foam underlayment directly onto the floor. The foam underlayment should cover the entire floor and can be easily cut to fit with a utility knife. Apply two inch wide masking tape over the seams where the pieces of underlayment meet.
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Step 3
Place the first tile at one corner of the room approximately 1/4 inch away from each wall. Place a 1/4 inch spacer between the tile and each wall to maintain this distance.
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Step 4
Hold another tile at a 45 degree angle to the first tile and press the edges together. Push the tile down towards the floor as you push it towards the first tile. This will cause the tiles to snap together due to the tongue and groove design of the flooring.
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Step 5
Snap the rest of the tiles into place until the entire floor has been covered. Cut the slate laminated flooring to fit, when necessary, with a power saw.
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Step 6
Apply base trim to the walls with finishing nails to hide the 1/4 inch gap between the flooring and the walls.
