How to Fit Laminate Flooring Beading & Scotia

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How to Fit Laminate Flooring Beading & Scotia

 

Laminate flooring beading provides you with a smooth, professional finish to your flooring, even if you choose to fit it yourself.

 

If you’re thinking of installing your own laminate flooring, don’t forget you’ll also need to make sure you have adequate matching beading to finish off the job. Laminate flooring is relatively straightforward to fit and should be within the capabilities of most DIYers, but it’s important you pay attention to the finishing touches in particular, as these can often be the difference between a sloppy job and a great one. Properly installed flooring with complementary beading can look expensive, professional and high-end, but cutting corners can result in a cheap and nasty-looking end result.

When you install your laminate flooring, you need to leave a gap around the edge of the flooring in the entire room. This gap allows the wood to expand and contract with varying temperatures. Obviously, this gap needs covering, and this is where beading comes in. Another option is to remove the skirting boards before laying the floor and then replace them on top of the flooring at the end. This completely disguises the gap between flooring and wall and provides a beautiful finish. Ideally, this method would be used every time. Unfortunately, this isn’t an option for many people, as it can be labour-intensive and can require replacing all the skirting boards. Beading is the most popular method of finishing by far, as it’s relatively simple and still provides a great finish if installed correctly.

When it comes to fitting laminate flooring beading, taking accurate measurements is vital. Measure, measure and then measure again. This is especially important when it comes to working on corners and cutting mitres.

What You’ll Need

– Mitre saw. You’ll use this to cut your beading to size. When working into corners, it’s a good idea to cut the beading slightly longer then you need it and then trim it before fitting to ensure a neat finish.

– Setting glue. This is handy for fixing mitre joints into place before nailing it down.

– Electric nailer. Headless nails applied with an electric nailer give a strong, durable and neat finish, but you need to make sure you’re working at the correct angle so that the nails go through the beading and into the skirting board rather than the floor.

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