SPC flooring has become the first choice of many people because of its unique advantages and performance. But like ordinary flooring, it also faces some difficulties, such as how to install SPC flooring. Here we will introduce the correct way to install SPC flooring.

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Preparation before installing SPC flooring

The installation process of SPC flooring

Preparation before installing SPC flooring

1、When measuring how much SPC flooring is needed according to the total floor area, remember that the wear and tear is generally 5%. If installed following a certain perspective, the wear and tear of SPC flooring are generally 10 to 15%.

2、Before installing SPC flooring, it is essential to have 2 days to allow the SPC flooring to settle into its new natural environment. The temperature control in the room is in the middle of 18°C and 29°C, without having to unpack. Pay attention to prevent sunlight exposure and a great temperature shift.

3、SPC flooring must be cleaned and de-dusted before installation. Make sure that the floor is free of dirt or grit and that it is dry, neat, and level. Level any other protrusions and gaps in the floor. Make sure that the floor is free of peeling, protruding, or damaged areas.

The installation process of SPC flooring

1、Laying the moisture-proof mat, this moisture-proof mat is soft, absorbent, moisture-proof, and comfortable for the feet.

2、Starting from the top left corner of the room, place the first SPC floor, exposing two of the grooved edges outward. To prevent the natural expansion of the floor, the gap between the ground and the wall should be reserved at least about 10mm. the larger the area of SPC flooring is laid, the wider the gap reserved should be.

3、When laying the second SPC flooring in the first row, insert the protruding groove of the short side into the groove of the short side of the first floor. Continue to use the above method to install other SPC flooring along the first row.

4、Install to the first row of the last SPC flooring, you can use the tape measure, measure the length of the hemmed floor, and cut the hemmed edge with the hobby knife.

5、When installing the first SPC flooring in the second row, take the whole floor and insert the long side of the cornice into the groove of the floor in the first row.

6、When installing the second SPC flooring in the second row, insert the short side of the protruding groove into the groove of the first floor installed.

7、Insert the same thickness of the locking floor block to the end of the long side of the floor is installed, while lifting 5, 6, and the SPC flooring block at an angle between 30 degrees and 45 degrees, and then use a plastic hammer to tap the SPC floor block to make the groove of the long side into the groove of the adjacent floor.

8、Finally, the rest of the SPC flooring in the room can be installed in the same way, making sure to leave the necessary expansion gap between all vertical planes in the room, including walls, doors and cabinets, and other fixed items, and between the SPC flooring and the wall edge. After the SPC flooring is laid, skirting can be installed depending on personal preference. On the one hand, it protects the edges of the floor, and on the other hand, it makes the appearance more beautiful.