How to Install Click-Lock and Peel-and-Stick Flooring
Prepare the subfloor
A clean, dry, level surface is the foundation of a good floor. Sweep and clean the existing floor, fix any major dips or bumps, and make sure it’s fully dry. Most click and peel-and-stick floors lay over existing hard floors.
Let the flooring acclimatise
Leave the planks in the room for a day or two before fitting, so they adjust to the room’s temperature and humidity. This prevents gaps or buckling later, especially important in India’s climate.
Click-lock installation
- Start along one wall, leaving a small expansion gap at the edges.
- Angle each plank’s edge into the previous one and click it down.
- Stagger the joints row to row for strength and a natural look.
- Cut edge planks to fit, and finish with skirting or trim to cover the gap.
Peel-and-stick installation
- Make sure the subfloor is spotless and dry — adhesion depends on it.
- Peel the backing and press each tile firmly into place, working from a straight starting line.
- Smooth out as you go and butt tiles snugly together.
- Cut edge pieces with a sharp knife to fit.
Leave an expansion gap
Floors expand and contract slightly with temperature and humidity. Leaving a small gap at the walls (hidden by skirting) prevents buckling.
Finishing touches
Add skirting boards or edge trims for a neat finish, and clean the new floor. Avoid heavy foot traffic on peel-and-stick floors for a little while so the adhesive sets.
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