How To Lay Laminate Flooring Under A Door Jamb

Installing the tilt up laminate under door jambs.

How to lay laminate flooring under a door jamb.

To install the last row of laminate under a door jamb you have to first cut the plank to fit the space. First of all you have to measure the needed length of the laminate flooring boards you have to install around the doors. Most diyers can complete laminate floor installation in one day. Lay a scrap piece of laminate flooring over a piece of foam next to a door jamb.

First butt a piece of laminate against the bottom of the door jamb and draw a line where the top of the laminate meets the door jamb. If you re removing old flooring the door jamb may already have enough clearance for your new laminate. The foam underlayment is typically included when you purchase laminate flooring. Make sure you take accurate measurements and leave 1 3 around the walls or in the transitions to other flooring.

Next you have to cut the groove of the laminate board you are going to lay under the door jambs by using a sharp utility knife. 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. Our laminate flooring installation expert with swiss krono explains how to install that last plank of laminate flooring when you re faced with limited cleara. I made a quick video on how to undercut door jambs for laminate flooring it is a diy job most people could undertake themselves if the have some basic tools.