Think About Installing A Pergo Floor
Vince J. Paxton
If you are thinking about installing Pergo flooring, pay
attention to these handy tips. Pergo is a laminated flooring
that is installed over an underfloor by a unique system of
tongue and groove fitting. There are many reputable floor
installers who can install Pergo floors, and the retailer where
you purchase you Pergo flooring can advise you of one, but Pergo
can be installed by the homeowner fairly easily. Pergo is a
complete flooring system, and you can get all of the necessary
material to install your Pergo floor at your flooring retailer.
These include:
Pergo glue-you must use Pergo glue to keep your warranty valid
Pergo installation kit-this will give you the proper spacers
and tapping block for tight joints
Pull bar-to get a tight fit in hard to reach areas
Underlayment-to even out unevenness in the underfloor, and to
give heat and sound insulation qualities to the floor
Floor clamps-make installation easier and give additional
strength to the floor
Pergo sealant-to seal the gap between the floor and the wall,
which will allow maximum resistance to moisture
Pergo putty-mends damage to the flooring
Installation straps-makes the installation simpler
Before you install a Pergo floor, you must be aware of certain
facts. Pergo is only intended for indoor flooring use, not
outdoor. It must be installed as a floating floor, and not
secured in any way to the under flooring. It is critical that a
small amount of clearance is left around the perimeter to allow
for expansion or contraction of the floor.
Floor movement will be determined by a number of factors,
including proximity to walls, staircases, pipes and other fixed
objects, changes in moisture and temperature, house settling,
etc. In a normal situation, the clearance should be 1/4 inch.
This allowance is most critical in corners, angles or door or
other openings.
The Pergo flooring should be allowed to sit for at least 48
hours in the area it will be installed, to allow for the
material to acclimate to the ambient conditions. If your
climate is extremely dry or extremely humid, you should allow
an additional 48 hours for this acclimation. During the
installation, the installation site should be kept at a
relative humidity of 30-90%. A stable temperature is important,
and should be within 15 degrees of the normal temperature of the
home.
Pergo can be installed at, above or below grade. The planks
should be installed upon Pergo Underlayment Foam or
"Whisperwalk". If you install directly over concrete, you will
have to install a 6 mil polyethylene vapor barrier over the
concrete. The particular sub floor you are using may have
additional requirements.
About The Author: Vince Paxton writes articles almost entirely
for
http://www.insidewoodworking.com , a website on laminate
flooring and installing laminate flooring. His writings on
pergo flooring can be encountered on
http://www.insidewoodworking.com/flooring/pergo167flooring.html
in addition to other web sites.
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