The following installation steps and supply list are provided only as general guidelines. Always refer to the manufacturer’s specifications prior to beginning any installation.

Necessary Materials and Tools 

Laminate Flooring
Underlayment or Moisture Barrier Sheeting
Glue
Tapping Block
Pull Bar
Spacers
Coordinated Transitions & Moulding Pieces
Quarter-Round Moulding
End Moulding
T-Moulding
Reducer Strip
Flush Stairnose
Baby Threshold
Over-the-Top Step Nose
Wall Base
Carpenter’s Square
Tape Measure
2″(5.1 cm) Wide Polyethylene Tape
Hammer
Utility Knife
Safety Glasses
NIOSH-Designated Dust Mask
Saw (see optional tools)
100% Silicone Caulk (for bathroom & high moisture installations)
Bucket of Warm Water
Clean Cotton Cloths
Touch-Up Kit/Filler Kit
Plastic Scraper for Glue Removal

Optional Tools & Materials

Router
Router Bit
7mm and 8mm Laminate
11mm Laminate
Splines
7mm and 8mm Laminate
11mm Laminate
Drill
Saws:
  • Table Saw
  • Miter Saw
  • Circular Saw
  • Hand Saw
  • Jigsaw
Dividers
Chalk Line
Cleaner
White Vinegar
Clamping System
Pocket Plane

Wood Dust

Sawing, sanding or machining wood products can produce wood dust.
Airborne wood dust can cause respiratory, eye and skin irritation. The
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified wood dust as a nasal carcinogen in humans. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommended safety instructions and practices when using power tools.

Precautionary measures if power tools are used:
The power tools must be equipped with a dust collector. If high dust levels are encountered, use the appropriate NIOSH-designated dust mask. Avoid dust contact with eyes and skin.

First aid measures in case of irritation:
Flush eyes and skin with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.



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Do-It-Yourself Laminate

Flush Stairnose Installation for Stair Treads and Risers

The installation of laminate flooring on stairs is a fully adhered system. Under no circumstances should foam underlayment be placed on stair steps or risers. This will result in an unsafe condition. Do not use over-the-top step nose moulding on individual stair treads.

Tool List:

Table Saw or Miter Saw
10″ 60- or 80-tooth carbide-tipped ATB or triple chip saw blade
Power Drill
Hammer
6d Finish Nails
Construction adhesive
Preparation of Stair Treads

Treads and risers should be structurally
sound, flat, dry, clean, smooth, and free
from paint, varnish, wax, oils, solvents,
and other foreign matter. Cut off any
existing bullnose flush with the riser of
the stair.

Installation
1. Beginning at the bottom riser, measure and cut a piece of laminate to fit flush with the top of the existing stair tread. If the laminate has an attached fabric, it must be removed.
2. Glue in place by applying a 3″ serpentine bead of construction adhesive to the back of the flooring.
3. Press in place.
4. Measure and cut stairnose to length.
5. Dry fit the stairnose to the edge of the first tread with the moulding nose overlapping the laminate piece on the riser below, and measure the width from the edge of the stairnose to the next riser. Adhering cut riser to first step Serpentine glue
6. Measure and cut to width and length another piece of laminate for the stair tread. If the laminate has an attached fabric, it must be removed.
7. Apply construction adhesive to the tread of the existing stair and spread evenly using a 1/16″ x 1/16″ x 1/6″ square-notch trowel.
8. Place the cut piece of flooring into the riser of the next step.
9. Leave the factory tongue exposed.
10. Apply a bead of construction adhesive in a 3″ serpentine pattern to the back of the cut piece of stairnose.
11. Apply a bead of laminate glue to the edge of the tongue of the installed flooring and to the bottom lip of the groove of the stairnose. (Locking laminate requires bead of glue on top of tongue only.)
12. Push pieces together until joint is tight and remove excess glue.
13. On wood subfloors, drill holes in the installed stairnose and anchor with 6d finish nails.
14. Set nails using a nail punch. Fill holes with a repair stick.
15. Repeat steps 1-14 until installation is complete.
16. Allow 24 hours curing time before exposing stairs to traffic.