Allow a 1 4 inch expansion joint between the track central portion of the end cap and the laminate floor.
How to install laminate flooring end caps.
This gap allows the laminate floor to expand and contract while hidden beneath the end cap.
Screw the end cap in position before you install your last piece of.
Step 5 run another bead of sealant along the top edge of the end molding where it meets the front doorway taking care to fill in any gaps and air pockets.
The end cap provides a smooth seam that blends the two types of flooring at an entryway or doorway.
Most diyers can complete laminate floor installation in one day.
Planks can be cut with a hand saw circular saw or flooring cutter and most laminate flooring comes in planks that simply snap together with a tongue.
In fact laminate flooring can be installed in almost every room in your home including kitchens since it doesn t have to be glued down and doesn t involve grout or mortar.
1 measure the length of the transitional area where the laminate flooring meets the carpet.
Remove any carpet padding from the area where the end cap will be installed.