How Do You Lay A Floating Floor (Engineered Flooring)?
A floating wood floor is a system of interlocking boards that “float” above a thin base layer of foam matting. Since the engineered floor boards are pre-cut to snap together, there is no need to nail or staple the floor boards themselves. If you have a home remodeling project, and you like the appearance and easy care of finished wood flooring, these engineered floating floors may be perfect solution for you. They come in bamboo, pine, and many other varieties of wood. First, understand how the system of wooden boards and padding works. The foam underlayer is rolled over a flat floor surface (can be rolled over bare floor board, linoleum, or ceramic tile), and the pre-cut planks are laid over it, clicking together with tongue-and-groove joints. See image. After you understand the basic principle, the next step is to measure the dimensions of the room to see how much wood you need. For example, if your room is 120 inches by 180 inches (10′ by 15′) and the boards are 8 inches wide, then
