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Installation
Which technique is used to install laminate flooring
Laminate flooring is installed “floating”, i.e. the panels are not glued, nailed, or fixed by any other means to the sub-floor. Only the tongue-and-groove joints of the panels themselves are glued. Only under certain conditions may the laminate flooring be glued firmly to the sub-floor. |
In which direction should the laminate flooring panels be laid?
When deciding on which direction the panels should be laid you should always take into account both the incident light and the main line of sight. The panels should always be laid lengthways to the main line of vision and the main source of light. In rooms without a rectangular floor surface the direction in which the panels are laid should be selected so that - after making due allowance for the placing of the furniture - the overall optical impression presented by the room is not impaired. |
Which kinds of sub-floor essentially require the fitting of a moisture barrier?
A moisture barrier (0.2 mm thick polyethylene film or equivalent) must essentially be fitted in the case of the following sub-floor finishes:
- cement screed
- anhydride screed
- magnesia screed
- mineral levelling and filling compound
- ceramic tiles
- chip or fibreboard tiles (whereby the moisture barrier must be fitted under these tiles)
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Can laminate flooring be installed in rooms that have floor heating?
Kaindl Laminate Flooring can be safely installed in rooms fitted with hot-water floor heating systems. For detailed installation instructions in such cases please refer to our website. However, Kaindl Flooring GmbH does not recommend the installation of its laminate floorings on top of electrical floor heating systems. |
FAQ last updated: 01.09.2000 - 12:07 |
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