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re: Laminate flooring installation pricing
Posted on 2/10/17 at 7:11 am to burgeman
Posted on 2/10/17 at 7:11 am to burgeman
you need the underlayment pad to provide a moisture barrier and sound proofing. I would not buy the Pergo with the underlayment already attached because it still leaves about a 1" gap where there is no padding at the joints and will cause the floor to pop and creak when the joint is stepped on. We had this issue when we installed it at my parents house and Pergo warrantied the floor and we went back with Armstrong and never had another problem. Yes, you want the quarter round for two reasons, it allows you to leave the gap for expansion and contraction, and it also gives you a clean line around the edge of the flooring. When I worked for Lowe's while in school I believe the cost of laminate installation was $1.39 p/ft^2, but that has been 11 years ago. We recently put hardwood flooring in our house with an independent flooring store and it was $1.99 p/ft^2 and $1 a linear foot for the quarter round install. The same flooring contractor who would install your floor for you through HD would probably do it cheaper for you without dealing with HD, but having the big box store back the warranty can be helpful.
This post was edited on 2/10/17 at 7:12 am
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Posted on 2/10/17 at 7:18 am to burgeman
Yes you need the underlayment. It acts as moisture barrier and sound absorber so the floor isn't so loud every step. Underlayment also helps make up for any minor unevenness in concrete or subfloor. Not using underlayment could void the manufacturer warranty too.
1/4 round is really only cosmetic to cover the expansion gap you're supposed to leave between edge of floor and the wall. Gives a much better finished look if you use 1/4 round.
As someone who used to be in flooring sales, I have serious doubts that this installer knows what he's doing if he's telling you to skip the underlayment. Find a different installer if you don't want to use Home Depot installers or DIY.
Laminate is really a DIY floor, shouldn't take you more than a day if you try to do it yourself.
1/4 round is really only cosmetic to cover the expansion gap you're supposed to leave between edge of floor and the wall. Gives a much better finished look if you use 1/4 round.
As someone who used to be in flooring sales, I have serious doubts that this installer knows what he's doing if he's telling you to skip the underlayment. Find a different installer if you don't want to use Home Depot installers or DIY.
Laminate is really a DIY floor, shouldn't take you more than a day if you try to do it yourself.
Posted on 2/10/17 at 7:22 am to burgeman
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Laminate flooring
You should at least go with that new BS home depot put out that looks like wood floor but I believe it's ptile. Laminate flooring is so fricking cheesy.
If you have to put it in, I'd get the underlay and do it yourself if you're trying to save money. It's pretty easy and with only 2 rooms it should go quick.
Posted on 2/10/17 at 7:25 am to saint tiger225
Well we aren't doing the whole house or we would just get the wood tile stuff that's out now. This is just 2 rooms that need to match the rest of the house.
Posted on 2/10/17 at 7:30 am to PSU2LSU
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Drywall is 1/2 thick so when I but it against the drywall it allows 1/2 inch for expansion. Drywall isn't supposed to go to the floor.
I got ya.
Posted on 2/10/17 at 7:30 am to burgeman
Typical installation price right now is about $2-$2.25/sf. Maybe a little wait on installation though because its busy in the BR area.
The term "underlayment" is tricky. You should have a moisture barrier layer and a "cushion". Some laminates have the cushion layer built in. The barrier is not, or at least I have not seen that. I would bet that the product you have picked out does need the underlayment. The product info sheet will tell you. You can easily look it up online.
The term "underlayment" is tricky. You should have a moisture barrier layer and a "cushion". Some laminates have the cushion layer built in. The barrier is not, or at least I have not seen that. I would bet that the product you have picked out does need the underlayment. The product info sheet will tell you. You can easily look it up online.
Posted on 2/10/17 at 7:34 am to burgeman
Laminate flooring is very simple you can easily do it yourself if you want to save money.
Posted on 2/10/17 at 8:05 am to burgeman
Let them do it, your already out time and money. They do a great job. Plus they keep your paperwork forever.
Posted on 2/10/17 at 8:09 am to burgeman
You should be able to find someone to install the laminate for you for about $1.50 per sf. You can buy your own quarter round from a decent lumber yard for about .20 per LF. Your flooring guy should run that for you for about $1.25 per LF. Your underlayment should run you about .35 per SF, This should't be that costly of a project. Home Depot is a straight up rip off when doing a material and labor project. They basically hire garbage installers. Shop around for a good independent installer and contract it yourself.
Posted on 2/10/17 at 8:09 am to Crow Pie
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does anyone have any experience with wood floors in an second floor environment. Is my gut feeling correct that wood isn't what i need up there?
My dad is installing Brazilian redwood in the 4 upstairs bedrooms at his house now. As long as the subfloor is level, there shouldn't be any issues. Here are some pics.
ETA: pic with nasty carpet hats being replaced. House was built in the early 90s, so it has some "interesting" finishes.
Install isn't too bad, just time consuming.
This post was edited on 2/10/17 at 8:12 am
Posted on 2/10/17 at 8:27 am to TigahRag
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buy your own quarter round from a decent lumber yard for about .20 per LF. Your flooring guy should run that for you for about $1.25 per LF
Is that really the rate for installing quarter round? Holy shite! Any one who has a decent chop saw, can measure accurately and has a hammer can do that. I might have to look into that market in my neighborhood. Couple rooms and the saw is paid for.
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