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Many people ask if they can install laminate flooring themselves. The answer is yes you can install laminate flooring. Here is the long answer on installing laminate flooring:
Installing laminate flooring is easy for some people and hard for others. If you consider yourself a skilled handy person, someone who can hang a door properly and do simple carpentry it shouldn’t be a problem. But if you’re someone who has trouble changing a light bulb or hammering a nail, seek professional help.
Successful home installers follow the instructions word for word, doesn’t go off on crazy tangents or make their own rules. They also know not to take short cuts.
Some people forget the old adage, “time is money.” As you’re contemplating installing a new laminate floor as a do-it-yourself (DIY) project, I urge you to remember all the half-completed projects you’ve already committed to around the house that are still in limbo. (I am specifically talking to the men in the audience — you know who you are). Then think about this statistic: 90% of all laminate floor jobs can be installed by professionals in one day or less, but it takes 2 to 3 days of blood, sweat and tears for the average homeowner to complete the job. However, if you are patient, properly prepared, and like to enjoy the fruits of you labor, then installing a laminate floor may be the ideal project.
However, if you decide to have the laminate floor installed professionally, make sure you deal with a reputable company that employs licensed, bonded and skilled installers.
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