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Formica Laminate Flooring

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Formica Laminate FAQ's

How should I clean my laminate floor?

We recommend purchasing a laminate flooring cleaning kit. You can also clean your laminate floor using a damp mop and a homemade cleaning aid made from 3 parts of water and 1 part of vinegar.

How much expansion gap do I have to leave?

Please leave a minimum of 3/8” clearance as your set expansion gap around the perimeter.

Can Formica be installed over a radiant heat system?

Our laminate flooring may be installed over a hydro/water based system because the temperature changes slowly from cold to warm and reverse. We do not recommend installing our flooring over electric heat systems as they heat up and cool down very fast causing the floor to expand and contract too quickly and may damage it.

How should I cut the planks?

Please use a high tooth count fiber tip saw blade. Remember the “grill” (=the teeth of the blade) should come in contact with the décor face of the plank first.

This will reduce chipping. Chipping is not a big issue because anytime you cut our planks you have removed the locking system so the cut edge will be toward the wall and be covered by the quarter round. Do not use any pieces that are less than 16 inches in lengths.

Formica Laminate Installation

Where can I get a copy of the installation instructions?

Depending on the product you purchased the installation instructions are printed inside the box or on a separate slip sheet located in the box.

Which Laminate Transitions do I need?

	Formica Laminate T-molding Use this piece to join two floors of the same level.  i.e. Laminate to Laminate, Laminate to Wood, Laminate to Tile.
	Formica Laminate Reducer Use this piece to transition between your laminate floor and a floor of another height level.  i.e. Laminate to Vinyl.
	Formica Laminate Quarter Round This piece is used around the wall or cabinets to conceal the edges.
	Formica EndCap / Endnosing Transition Use this transition piece to "end" your laminate floor and transition to carpet.  Can also be used against the wall, especially under a sliding glass door.

Formica Special Value Laminate
50.51″ long x 7.4″ wide Thickness: 12mm

	Formica Special Value Tuscan Oak
	Formica Special Value Sierra Oak

Formica Underlayment

You will need underlayment to go underneath your laminate flooring.  Some Formica laminate products will have the cushion attached, in which case you will NOT need underlay.  Other than those products, please see the list of available underlayments.