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Laminate flooring is a product of synthetic flooring which contains multiple layers which are fused together through a lamination process. It has inner core which is typically made of melamine resin along with the fiber board materials. It is designed to resemble the marble, wood, stone, and granite.
One of the great options for installing the laminate flooring is on the stairs. It has more durability than the carpets. In addition, it can add your stairs better look such as wood. It is also available in a wide range of color you can choose from for the look of your stairs. Here are some tips for installing the laminate floor for stair.
The first thing you have to do is to clean all parts of the stair which need to be covered. Make sure that there is no dirt, dust, nails, adhesives, or debris on it. It will help the flooring adhere to the surface well.
The second thing to do is to place the surface on the topmost of your stair by using measuring tape. Mark the spot by using a pencil or marker. You need to do the same thing of the riser of your top stair.
The third thing you have to do is to get your laminate flooring and remove the adhesive. Locate it on the surface of the stair you have marked before. Then, smooth it appropriately on the surface of the stair.
Then, lay another file by moving leftwards and then go to the right part of the center tile. Stick the rest of the tiles there. Then, repeat the procedure for the riser of your stair. With the same technique, you can do for the rest of the stairs.
While installing the laminate flooring on the stir with no walls on both sides, you will need to call a carpenter for finishing. Or else, the unfinished edges will be viewed. It can create unprofessional look. In addition, for the safety, you are recommended to adhere the laminate flooring to the stair by using glue. Instead, you can also consider using nail. Before deciding on using nailing, you have to check the recommendation for the recommendation from the manufacturer.
