I am installing laminate floors for the first time and I had a question. We ripped out the carpet and their was wood along the trim with nails sticking up whice I assume was used to hold the carpet in place. I am pretty sure that I have to remove that before installing laminate, but I just wanted to make sure. Thank you
Those are called tack boards for installing wall to wall carpet. Yes remove them and any nails that you find. Make sure you get all the staples too. You wouldn't want to ruin the new floor your putting down
You absolutely need to remove the carpet strips -- and floor moulding as well. You can replace the moulding once your laminate is complete. Best of luck !
Yes those are strips used to hold the carpet in place. You must take these up as well before you lay the laminate flooring.
Yes, you must remove any nails, staples etc. from the original flooring. Carefully remove any trim along the floor / wall and mark the back of it (so you will know where it goes back on), once the floor is installed. Good Luck. We put a floor down and it looks awesome. We used a bubble-type underlay that was recommended and have had absolutely no problems with it. Don't forget to look for the cleaning instructions:)
