Jeff Ostroff shows you A-Z all you need to know on how to install laminate flooring as a DIY beginner, just like the pros. You will learn everything in this laminate floor installation video from how to prepare and repair the wood subfloor, to self-leveling the floor before installing the laminate flooring planks. You will also learn about installing acoustical underlayments, laminate flooring plank rookie mistakes, layout errors, and quick tips for baseboards.

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Links to products shown in this laminate flooring installation video:

🛒 Diablo PERGO Blade 12 in. x 16-Tooth Saw Blade: https://homedepot.sjv.io/jr3dPv
🛒 Diablo PERGO Blade 10 in. x 16-Tooth Saw Blade: https://homedepot.sjv.io/GmB9ar
🛒 NAACOO Heavy Big Tapping Block for Plank Flooring: https://amzn.to/3OVCgfD
🛒 Bessey AV2 Adjustable Flooring Edge Spacing Tool 2-Pack (8 Spacers) https://amzn.to/42UFEx5
🛒 Bob Smith Industries BSI-157H superglue kit for baseboard corners: https://amzn.to/3SLRvZS
🛒 General Tools Digital Moisture Meter: https://homedepot.sjv.io/anmdbb
🛒 Pergo Defense+ Antique Linen Hickory 14 mm T x 6.1 in. W Waterproof Laminate Wood Flooring: https://homedepot.sjv.io/6e9Z3V
🛒 Eco Cork Foam Waterproof Premium Plus Underlayment: https://homedepot.sjv.io/vN3dGO
🛒 QEP 2 ft. x 3 ft. Cork Sound Dampening Underlayment Sheets (5-Pack): https://homedepot.sjv.io/k03dDn
🛒 Roberts 7250 Cork Underlayment Adhesive: https://homedepot.sjv.io/jr3936
🛒 QEP 16 oz. Pro White Rubber Floor Mallet: https:// homedepot.sjv.io/KjL5kn
🛒 Dap Dynaflex 230 Caulk Premium Elastomeric Exterior/Interior Window, Door and Trim Sealant https://homedepot.sjv.io/0Z7v6P

00:00 Introduction to laminate flooring install
00:20 Preparing and repairing the wood subfloor
02:51 Locate dips in sub floor and pour self-leveler
08:08 Measure subfloor moisture it must be 12% or lower
08:18 Adding the sound suppression underlayment
11:04 Choosing the correct blade to cut laminate flooring
11:41 Decide in which direction the laminate floor planks will run
12:09 Cutting the door jambs for laminate planks to slide under
13:26 Deciding the layout and 1st and last row widths
15:33 Laminate Floor installation starts here
17:36 Using Bessey spacers instead of black wedges
18:50 Best tapping block to use
19:39 Strategy on laminate plank layout and staggering rows
21:50 Laminate flooring pattern mistakes to avoid
23:45 More tips for laminate flooring installation
24:38 Tips to find studs for installing new baseboards
25:19 Tips for getting perfect 90-degree baseboard corners
28:01 Caulking the baseboards
28:46 Final laminate floor installation and door transitions