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What Accessories Do You Need For Laminate Flooring?

Laminate flooring can look fantastic when installed correctly, and if you’re doing it yourself, it can bring great satisfaction. However, there’s a lot to consider to get the job done properly, including one important question: What accessories do you need for laminate flooring?

To ensure a seamless and professional finish, you’ll need the following items along with your laminate flooring:

Choosing Your Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring is available in a wide range of colours and finishes, and when fitted correctly, it can be hard to tell high-quality laminate apart from real wood flooring. For a truly professional finish, you’ll also need to purchase laminate flooring accessories, such as door bars to cover transitions between rooms and scotia beading to finish off the edges around walls and cabinets.

What Are Laminate Flooring Door Bars?

Laminate flooring door bars are essential for creating a smooth, professional finish where two floors meet, especially in doorways. They are used to transition between two different flooring types, such as laminate to carpet, or even laminate to laminate in two rooms.

There are different types of door bars, depending on the flooring combination you are working with. For instance, you’ll need specific door bars dependant on the height difference between your floors. All-In-All Flooring Accessories Laminate flooring door bars are designed for that purpose.

At All-in-All Flooring Accessories, we stock a variety of door bar colours and profiles to match your flooring.

What Is Scotia Beading?

Scotia beading is used to create a neat and professional finish around the edges of a room, especially where the laminate flooring meets skirting boards or cabinets.

When laying laminate flooring, it’s necessary to leave a small expansion gap between the flooring and the wall or skirting board to allow for natural expansion and contraction. Scotia beading covers this gap and provides a smooth, curved finish around the room.

Laminate Floor Fitting Kit

A laminate floor fitting kit makes installation much easier. Typical kits include:

  • A hammering block
  • A pull bar
  • Spacers (for leaving that essential expansion gap)
  • A spatula for helping with adhesive applications
  • These tools will help you achieve a professional-looking installation with minimal hassle.

How to Fit Your Laminate Flooring with Accessories

Once you’ve purchased your laminate flooring and the necessary accessories, you can begin the installation process. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Lay Down the Underlay

Ensure the subfloor is clean, dry, and free from dust and debris. Lay down your chosen underlay, which provides cushioning, insulation, and protection against moisture.

To ensure the underlay offers proper moisture protection, join the underlay sections with waterproof underlay tape. This tape seals the joints and prevents moisture from affecting the laminate flooring, offering added protection, especially in areas like kitchens or bathrooms.

Laying the Laminate Flooring

Begin laying the laminate flooring in the left-hand corner of the longest wall in the room, with the planks facing the direction of the light source (usually from the main window). This helps to make the joins in the flooring less noticeable.

Start by laying the first board with the tongue edge facing the wall. Leave a 10mm expansion gap around the edges of the room—this is where the spacers from your fitting kit come in handy. Continue laying the boards, ensuring they click together securely.

When you reach the end of a row, measure and cut the last board to fit. To do this easily:

  • Place the last board next to the fitted row.
  • Flip the board upside down and mark where it needs to be cut.
  • Use a jigsaw to cut it accurately.
  • For subsequent rows, stagger the joins so that they don’t line up. This not only looks better but also strengthens the floor. Avoid starting a new row with a full-length board to ensure proper staggering.

In doorways, cut the flooring to fit neatly into the doorway. Make sure the flooring meets in the center of the doorway for a clean transition.

Installing Door Bars and Scotia Beading

Door Bars:

  • If you’re joining laminate flooring between two rooms, use T-profile door bars.
  • Measure the doorway and cut the door bar to size.
  • Depending on the door bar type, you have a few installation options:
  • Self-adhesive door bars: These are quick and easy to install. Simply peel off the backing and press the bar into place.
  • Flexible flooring adhesive: Apply the adhesive and press the door bar into place for a secure fit.
  • Screws: Some door bars come with screw fittings for additional stability.
  • Make sure the door bar is placed in the middle of the doorway for a seamless transition.

Scotia Beading:

  • Measure and cut the scotia beading to fit around the room’s edges. Use an mitre saw to ensure accurate cuts, especially for corners.
  • Apply adhesive and press the scotia beading into place, covering the expansion gaps for a professional, polished finish.

Buy Your Laminate Flooring Accessories

At All-in-All Flooring Accessories, we offer one of the largest selections of laminate flooring accessories in the UK. Our collection includes over 20 colours and numerous profiles of door bars, with more than 100 options to choose from. To finish your project, we also provide matching scotia beading in a variety of colours.

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