How to lay flooring part 1: preparation

Watch our step-by-step video showing how to lay laminate or solid wood flooring, with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.

See the other parts in this series:
Part 2: Underlay
Part 3: Laying Locking Laminate
Part 4: Laying Tongue & Groove Solid Wood
Part 5: Finishing Touches & Maintenance

[SimonWilson]

Great series - thanks. Now have lovely laminate floor.

[tkdtres]

Hello, I will be laying laminate flooring in a area that has metal door jambs. Would you recommend under cutting?

[antonycarter]

Can i measure for flooring on top of the carpet I plan to remove?

[FaizanKhan-zezs]

Which is the best underlay for solid floor? And do I need to lay any other item with underlay for damp proofing ?

[georgialong]

is anything in laminate you could be allergic to?

[BinarySecond]

Don't seek a damping proofing expert. Seeks a source of damp and sort that out.